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5d ago

Pregnant and wanting to learn how to optimize your health, prepare for birth, learn to breastfeed, and heal during postpartum? Come take Dr. Morgan’s pregnancy class ! Not every supplement in pregnancy is harmless. Some can actually increase risk for you and your baby. Pregnancy supplements can be sorted into clear buckets: hard yes, maybe, and hard no. In this episode, you’re going to learn our core essentials, the optional add-ons that depend on your labs and symptoms, and the products that sound helpful online but clash with how a pregnant body actually works. We draw the line on some popular herbs, powders, and nervous system helpers, and for good reason—these decisions are shaped by both research limits and real clinical experience. If you’re pregnant and staring at a cabinet full of bottles scratching your head, the real challenge isn’t finding more options; it’s knowing which few are worth taking and when. You’ll receive insights on how we think about risk, timing, and dose, when we’ll push harder on something like immune support to avoid medications, and where we’d rather you do nothing than experiment. A small, intentional stack can serve you better than chasing every trending supplement. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [03:07] The overlooked problem with most prenatals and why ingredient form matters [04:30] The simple rule that prevents most women from absorbing iron properly [07:11] The hidden reason pregnant women shouldn’t fear vitamin A [09:20] How magnesium becomes a multipurpose lifesaver for sleep, cramps, and digestion [09:55] The real vitamin D levels you should aim for [17:04] When probiotics actually matter in pregnancy, and when they don’t [20:16] The surprising list of safe remedies you can use when you get sick while pregnant [27:05] The trending supplements that truly are safe [41:03] The herbs you must avoid because they disrupt hormones and fetal development Resources Mentioned: Orthomolecular Vitamin D3 + K2 Drops | Website Healthy as a Mother episode on Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr. Ari Calhoun | Spotify or Apple Dr. Morgan's Managing Illness While Pregnant or Breastfeeding Course | Website Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER Save 10% on pasture-raised bone broths from FOND with code HEALTHYMOTHER

Dec 10

Get real, true hydration with Redmond Re-lyte! Try it for 15% off, here . What if the real problem isn't salt itself but the way we've stripped it, feared it, and deadened the water we drink it with? We’re sitting down with Darryl Bosshardt, a salt expert from Redmond, Utah, who grew up inside his family's mineral business. We had a lot of fun recording this episode because he's as intensely nerdy about salt as we are about birth and motherhood. We question how salt ended up cast as the villain and what that fear has quietly done inside us, especially when studies and headlines ignored context like water and overall diet. We open up the tension between the mineral-rich salt and spring water humans adapted to and the stripped, “dead” versions most people are leaning on today. Instead of handing you another protocol, we stay focused on how it actually feels when you give your body enough of what it runs on and stop fighting its design. You’ll Learn: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:06:09] How ancient civilizations survived and thrived around salt deposits [00:11:52] The clever way our ancestors found salt and water [00:17:17] The fascinating science of salt crystal size and why it changes how salty food tastes on your tongue [00:20:30] The biblical origins of "kosher salt" and why it's called that (it has nothing to do with being blessed) [00:26:31] The 1954 mouse study that demonized salt [00:32:17] The shocking truth: consuming less than 2,300mg of sodium resulted in a 430% increase in heart attacks [00:34:19] The Brewer's Diet approach to preventing preeclampsia with unrestricted salt, protein, and water [00:40:16] What "dead water" is and why spring water contains the full electrolyte profile our bodies expect [00:47:32] The bottle experiment that proves RO water is aggressively trying to dissolve everything it touches [00:52:30] Drinking demineralized water makes your body pull minerals from your jawbone and teeth [01:03:05] The heavy metals question: understanding parts per billion versus actual micrograms consumed [01:13:04] How to evaluate ANY product with three simple questions about producer, source, and processing Resources Mentioned: Find A Spring | Website Water & Salt, the Essence of Life by Barbara Hendel and Peter Ferreira | Book FDA Total Diet Study | Article Find more from Darryl Bosshardt by following him on LinkedIn . Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Dec 3

Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today. What if the everyday things touching your skin were quietly working against your hormones and fertility? Are there products lurking in your home, messing with your hormones, fertility, and even your kids? In this episode, you’re going to learn how something as simple as underwear, leggings, lube, or your favorite scent can shift your entire vaginal microbiome, change the pH in that delicate ecosystem, and ripple into things like infections, discharge, odor, and trouble conceiving. Most of us were raised to assume that if a product is on the shelf, it must be safe, and no one ever sat us down to explain how to spot the things that are the least like nature in our environment. Things like hidden plastics, fragrances, and chemicals might be sneaking into your daily routine, and there are simple swaps that can dramatically lower the load without making you feel like you’re living in a bubble. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [06:50] How the wrong underwear disrupts your vaginal microbiome and fertility [12:05] What tight, synthetic leggings do to moisture, bacteria, and hormone balance [17:14] Why most personal lubricants damage sperm, and what to use instead [21:12] The everyday plastic exposures are silently lowering fertility [25:20] The hidden hormone disruptors in candles and home fragrances [28:17] How laundry detergents and dryer sheets flood your body with hormone disruptors [34:24] Why shower products may be a daily source of toxins you don’t realize Resources Mentioned: Auden Underwear | Website Country Save Laundry Detergent | Amazon Molly Suds Laundry Detergent | Amazon Branch Basics Laundry Detergent | Website Pyrex Food Storage | Website Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Nov 26

Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today. Why do some women who “do everything right” still struggle to get pregnant? There are five hidden fertility factors most doctors never mention, things like infections you can’t feel but quietly sabotage your chances, how your immune system might be attacking instead of protecting, and what your nervous system has to do with conception. This episode is not another checklist of supplements or labs. It’s a deeper look at what your body’s really trying to tell you, and how to start listening. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [02:31] The hidden infections silently impacting fertility and why your doctor might miss them [08:04] How autoimmunity quietly disrupts conception and what to test for [10:34] The surprising role of your nervous system in signaling whether it’s safe to get pregnant [17:57] The feminine energy imbalance that blocks fertility [20:42] How toxin overload and poor detox pathways create a hidden barrier to conception [26:05] Where to find deeper support for uncovering your hidden fertility blocks Resources Mentioned: Vibrant Wellness – Environmental Toxins Test | Website For a deeper dive, listen to our past episodes: #22 Detoxing Before Pregnancy | Spotify or Apple #112: Thriving with Hashimoto’s | Spotify or Apple #99: Holistic Approaches to Fertility | Spotify or Apple #97: Mold and Fertility with Dr. Leslie Black | Spotify or Apple #66: How Feminism Has Influenced Our Modern Culture & Hormones | Spotify or Apple #62: Gut Health, the Microbiome, and Fertility | Spotify or Apple Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Nov 19

Have you ever pumped milk in an airport bathroom while your boss texted you about a meeting? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, a naturopathic doctor, past president of the AANP, speaker, author, and mom of five. She’s lived every version of the working-mom juggle, from returning to work at four weeks postpartum to running national organizations while nursing on red-eye flights. We unpack what “going back to work” really looks like when you’re healing, pumping, leading, and trying not to lose yourself in the process. The sleep deprivation, the daycare colds, the guilt, the wins, and the systems that make it survivable. It’s raw, funny, and painfully real. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [04:44] What going back to work at four weeks postpartum really feels like [09:33] When breastfeeding becomes a mental and physical breaking point [19:37] The reality of pumping and traveling while balancing leadership roles [28:34] Simple ways to prep your baby’s immune system for daycare [42:44] How an au pair can completely change family life and sanity [48:49] The real cost of help versus trying to do it all alone [53:41] Creating your village and finding real mom friendships [58:38] The energetic shift between ambition and motherhood [1:00:17] Why having it all never means doing it all at once [1:04:52] What happens when motherhood and work collide Resources Mentioned: All supplements can be found through Fullscript (save 15%) Electric flosser | Amazon Learn more from Dr. Jaclyn on her website . You can also follow her on LinkedIn . Explore gentle, science-based cold & flu wellness tips from Dr. Morgan Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Nov 12

Dealing with mastitis? Get Dr.Morgan’s comprehensive Mastitis Manual here , and learn all about how to tell which type of mastitis you have, if you need antibiotics or not, and how to treat it naturally! Why does weaning sometimes feel like puberty all over again? What really happens to your body and mind when breastfeeding ends? From mood swings and night sweats to shifts in libido and energy, the postpartum experience doesn’t stop once your baby’s done nursing. Hormones recalibrate, neurotransmitters change, and sometimes it all hits harder than you expect. In this episode, we get into why some women glide through weaning while others feel like they’ve been knocked sideways, as well as what that “mini puberty” moment actually means for your physiology and emotions. It’s a mix of real talk, biology, and the reassurance you wish you’d heard sooner. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [06:53] Why breastfeeding protects against postpartum depression [09:00] The surprising physical changes after weaning [12:55] The truth about when it’s biologically normal to night wean [15:33] How weaning can feel like puberty and what mood swings really mean [17:06] Why low progesterone after weaning can lead to early miscarriages [18:03] What to know about fertility, ovulation, and contraception while weaning [22:40] How weaning affects your thyroid, adrenals, and overall energy Resources Mentioned: Milk Medicine Pregnancy Course | Website Related Healthy as a Mother Podcast Episodes: All About Weaning: Philosophy, How To, and Factors to Consider | Spotify or Apple Breastfeeding and Trying To Conceive | Spotify or Apple Mastitis and Clogged Ducts: What TO Do and What NOT To Do | Spotify or Apple Baby-Led Weaning with Thriving Foundations with Dr. Alyssa | Spotify or Apple Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Nov 5

Join Womanhood Wellness to learn more about all of the things we discuss in this episode. What if the world really was rigged in your favor, even when your fertility journey feels impossible? In this episode, Dr.Leah sits down with her husband, Mike, to unpack their six-year journey through severe male factor infertility that eventually led them to IVF. Mike shares the raw truths and lessons he wishes every man knew before stepping into this process, from the mindset that kept him grounded to the habits and testing that changed everything. They get real about the hardest moments, the difference between fighting and surrendering, and the mindset shift that made the impossible feel bearable. It’s not a how-to guide, it’s a story about meaning, surrender, and what it really takes to stay connected through the storm. Because… sometimes the only way forward is trusting that even this is happening for you. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [04:52] Why viewing life as “rigged in your favor” can shift infertility grief into gratitude [08:03] The critical balance between fighting for answers and surrendering control [09:39] Why avoiding testing keeps men stuck in ego instead of empowered [12:38] How releasing judgment and embracing IVF with excitement changes the experience [14:28] Everyday toxins that quietly damage testosterone and sperm quality [20:28] The truth about EMFs and keeping phones in your pockets [22:32] Which supplements and detox tools actually matter for men’s sperm health [37:22] The difference between ejaculated and immature sperm can determine IVF success [43:47] The important lesson their six-year journey revealed about finding meaning in struggle Resources Mentioned: Peter Sage Academy | Website Needed – Men’s Fertility Line | Website Good Clean Love Lubricants | Website Coconu – Water-Based or Oil-Based Lubricant | Website Yes – Organic Lubricant | Website Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Oct 29

What if the skills that make breech and twin birth safe have been intentionally erased from modern medicine? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB-GYN and longtime advocate for physiological birth. After nearly three decades in hospitals and over a decade attending home births alongside midwives, he’s become a leading voice in reteaching the lost art of vaginal breech and twin delivery. Together, we dig into how this knowledge disappeared, what replaced it, and why practitioners are no longer taught to trust birth. Dr. Stuart exposes the ripple effects of fear, policy, and profit that shape today’s obstetric system. We look at the flawed studies that reshaped global practice, the quiet politics behind “standard of care,” and the consequences of replacing skill with surgery. There’s a reason breech birth became a lost language, and a growing movement to relearn it. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [03:17] Why the medical system stripped doctors of individuality and decision-making power [12:05] How one flawed study reshaped global birth practices overnight [19:59] Who qualifies for vaginal breech birth [31:33] When “hands off the breech” isn’t enough [36:46] How doctors rationalize ignoring evidence that contradicts hospital policy [40:52] The hidden conflicts of interest behind vaccine and medication recommendations [56:36] Why hospitals prioritize liability and revenue over individualized, physiological care [01:03:41] Rediscovering birth as a human experience [01:08:25] When medicine loses its humanity Resources Mentioned: Fearless Pregnancy by Stuart Fischbein, Victoria Clayton, and Joyce Weckl | Book Twin Home Birth by Fischbein, S. | Article Breech Birth At Home by Fischbein, S. and Freeze, R. | Article “Home Birth” With An Obstetrician by Fischbein, S. | Article Term Breech Trial (2000) by Hannah, M. et al. | Article Healthy as a Mother episode #135 on The Truth About Ultrasounds: Risks & Benefits | Apple or Spotify Birthing Instincts Podcast | Apple or Spotify Learn more from Dr. Stuart on his website . You can also follow him on Instagram , Facebook , and X . Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Oct 22

​​Want to learn all of Dr. Morgan's expert advice on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum? Get her lessons here ! Ultrasounds can save babies… and harm them. In this episode, we break down the real risks, the imperfect tech, and the benefits so you can choose with nuance. We don’t take an all-or-nothing stance; We look at where this tool helps and where it doesn’t, and name the common pressure tracks people get swept into. You’ll hear what makes the first trimester different, why short scans matter, and how an anatomy scan fits. We pull back the curtain on false alarms, anxiety spirals, and the temptation to use a Doppler like a security blanket. Sometimes the smartest move is giving your body what it already needs. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [06:00] Choosing reassurance without overuse [11:00] Early scans: where caution matters [16:00] When false results derail a pregnancy [20:57] IUGR: balancing risk and timing [26:11] The miscarriage myth gets a reality check [29:16] What a randomized trial found about child outcomes [36:58] Choosing acceptance when you feel out of control [40:36] Why the ‘right’ choice looks different for every Mom [50:18] What the 20-week anatomy scan is for [1:11:00] What a late-pregnancy biophysical profile actually checks Resources Mentioned: Healthy as a Mother podcast episode on The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone | Apple or Spotify Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Oct 15

Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today What if chasing health and beauty ends up making us sick, anxious, and disconnected? This episode is all about choosing joy instead of fear and questioning the pressure to do everything “right,” from Botox to seed oils. That lens applies to everything, hair dye, kids’ snacks, and even the bread at an Italian restaurant. We need to ask what actually serves our bodies and our stress levels. The internet is a great resource, but it has created immense confusion around wellness because for every idea you can easily find an opposition with just as much conviction. We explore that same middle ground in fertility, where IVF might make sense for some while natural approaches fit others. Of course, we always bring it home to motherhood and discuss screens, childcare, and the everyday mess of trying to balance it all without losing ourselves in the extremes. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [06:09] Where the line blurs between natural beauty choices and Botox [09:08] The hidden costs of breast implants and why “safe” options aren’t risk-free [10:18] How losing facial expression with Botox may impact kids and human connection [22:33] Why obsessing over toxins or food rules can harm more than help [26:11] The mindset shift that transforms health choices from fear to joy [32:56] Navigating the nuanced spectrum between fertility treatments and natural approaches [38:57] How to balance being present with your kids while still holding boundaries [41:25] The real struggles of working motherhood and why guilt shows up on both sides [51:06] Why extremes create suffering and why most wisdom lives in the middle Resources Mentioned: Healthy as a Mother podcast episode on How to Handle Sibling Fights with Ralphie Jacobs | Apple or Spotify or YouTube Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Oct 8

Sick while breastfeeding or pregnant? Click here to learn all Dr. Morgan’s top natural and effective remedies to help yourself through colds, flus, allergies, and UTIs! What if the real reason for low milk supply isn’t your body at all? In this episode, we sit down with Lynnelle King, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and craniosacral therapist. She brings decades of experience, a deep background in lactation and tongue and lip ties, and the perspective of a mother of eight who runs a busy clinic helping women succeed at breastfeeding when nothing else has worked. We open up the conversation on low milk supply. From true insufficient glandular tissue to tongue ties and structural issues, we get into the realities behind why breastfeeding can feel impossible. This is a grounded, practical look at the different causes and what mothers often miss when they’re told their bodies “just don’t make enough milk.” Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [13:10] Why true insufficient glandular tissue is rare, and what breast changes signal it [16:40] How using a supplemental nursing system can build more milk-making tissue [17:10] The reality of grief when supply is low and the role of donor milk [18:12] How undiagnosed tongue and lip ties quietly reduce supply [37:41] Why toxic exposures in utero can affect breast development [38:50] Why implants and reductions affect milk supply in completely different ways [56:40] What happens to milk supply when you get pregnant again [1:05:05] The link between stress hormones, oxytocin, and the let-down reflex Resources Mentioned: Healthy as a Mother podcast episode on A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties | Apple or Spotify Mastitis Manual by Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Immune Wellness class with Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website SNS Tube | Amazon Breath by James Nestor | Book or Audiobook Nipple Shield | Amazon Ninni Co-Pacifier | Website Use Code MORGM10 for 10% off Learn more from Lynnelle on her website . You can also follow her on Instagram . Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Oct 1

Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today What if the hormone blocking your ovulation is the same one draining your desire? This episode is all about prolactin… a hormone made by the pituitary gland that plays a key role in breastfeeding. We get into how high prolactin can impact fertility, libido, and even dopamine, and why stress, sleep, exercise, and certain medications push it out of balance. There are natural ways to bring prolactin back into range, from nutrients like B6 and magnesium to lifestyle shifts. This is the hormone no one’s talking about, but everyone should understand. You’ll Learn: [00:00] Introduction [03:52] The surprising role prolactin plays in fertility, libido, and postpartum health [06:29] The push-pull between prolactin and dopamine that impacts desire and motivation [10:08] Why ADHD symptoms often worsen postpartum when prolactin rises [12:33] How high prolactin can block ovulation, your body’s natural “birth control” [14:04] How elevated prolactin shortens luteal phases and lowers progesterone [15:30] Hidden triggers of prolactin imbalance [23:44] The critical lab-testing tip that prevents false high prolactin results [26:09] How nutrient deficiencies and marijuana use can silently drive prolactin higher [28:09] Symptoms that reveal a prolactin problem [35:38] Prolactin’s purposeful role in suppressing sex drive during breastfeeding [38:17] How modern lifestyle stressors mimic postpartum and confuse prolactin levels [55:20] Natural supports that bring prolactin back in balance Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Sep 23

Got sick kids? Click here to learn all our favorite natural remedies for children from newborn through to big kids! What if sibling rivalry isn’t something to fix, but something kids actually need ? In this episode, we sit down with Ralphie Jacobs, founder of Simply On Purpose. She’s a mom of four, holds a degree in early childhood education, and has spent years turning her curiosity about child development into practical parenting wisdom. We get into the messy reality of siblings fighting and why it’s not only unavoidable but also essential for growth. Ralphie shares how to know when to step in, when to step back, and how to shift the way we see conflict so it doesn’t push our kids apart but helps them build stronger bonds. You’ll Learn: The reason sibling rivalry shows up in every multi-child home What happens when parents label normal behavior as a fixed character trait The link between sibling conflict and stronger skills in communication, negotiation, and resilience The damage of comparing kids and creating competition inside the family Why it often backfires when parents insert adult meaning into childhood struggles Why most kids’ misbehavior is inconsequential and how shifting perspective changes everything The simple shift from making things “fair” to meeting each child’s individual needs How one-on-one time with older kids lowers rivalry and strengthens bonds The stop–redirect–reinforce approach for handling physical conflict safely Why focusing on the good reduces 80% of junk behavior without constant correction Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [04:25] Why sibling rivalry can be healthy and how parents can respond wisely [09:51] How labeling children shapes their identity and how parents can guide with compassion [17:32] Fostering sibling connection by avoiding comparisons and focusing on individual needs [25:36] Why one-on-one time with older children reduces sibling rivalry and builds security [32:12] When to step into sibling arguments and when to let kids work it out [42:10] Why parents should avoid negative labels and focus on guiding developmental behavior [44:00] Creating a calm home by focusing on what really matters in parenting Join Ralphie for a LIVE webinar and learn scientifically proven strategies to decrease fighting in your home, Sibling Rivalry: What Helps and What Doesn't Learn more from Ralphie on the Simply On Purpose website . You can also follow her on Instagram . Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Sep 16

Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today. What if acceptance is the most radical act of motherhood? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Aviva Romm, a Yale-trained MD, herbalist, and midwife who has been practicing for over 40 years. She’s a bestselling author of several books, a mom of four, and a grandmother who even got to midwife two of her own grandbabies at home. We talk about the tension between hopes and acceptance on the journey through fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood. The conversation moves through the stories we tell ourselves, the weight of expectations, and what it looks like to find resilience and grace when things unfold differently than planned. You’ll Learn: Why suffering often comes from the gap between expectations and reality in motherhood What happens when fertility, birth, or parenting doesn’t follow the story you imagined The link between perfectionism, self-judgment, and how women process fertility or birth outcomes Why you need to stop “should-ing” yourself to cultivate more resilience How external judgment in wellness or parenting circles can intensify shame and isolation The wisdom behind seeing every baby as having their own story and gift Why self-compassion and trusting your body matter the most when plans change How support systems, partners, community, or trusted providers shape the journey The power of surrender and acceptance as lifelong practices for mothers Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [09:02] Balancing motherhood, creative work, and the importance of support systems [11:11] Shifting perspectives on motherhood, sacrifice, and the pressure to do it all [15:33] Letting go of expectations and finding acceptance in fertility and motherhood [30:20] Judgment in wellness culture and evolving personal stories in motherhood [55:56] Lessons in releasing guilt and honoring self-development in motherhood Resources Mentioned: Womanhood Wellness | Website American Herbalists Guild | Website The Mama Pathway | Website Books by Dr. Aviva Romm | Website Learn more from Dr. Aviva: Dr. Aviva Romm | Website Dr. Aviva Romm | Facebook Dr. Aviva Romm | Instagram Dr. Aviva Romm | LinkedIn Dr. Aviva Romm | X Dr. Aviva Romm | YouTube On Health For Women Podcast | Apple or Spotify Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Sep 10

What does it really take to have a good birth in a hospital? In this episode, we're joined by Care Messer, Founder of the Birth Education Center in San Diego. She’s a certified hypnobirthing instructor, a DONA-certified doula, and a childbirth educator who also trains doulas. Care teaches engaging, partner-friendly online classes that have helped many families prepare for birth with more clarity and confidence. We get into what it means to prepare early, why most women don’t realize how much choice they actually have, and what it looks like to create a safe, grounded birth experience inside a hospital system. From power dynamics with providers to the small, practical things that shift your sense of safety, this conversation breaks down what women and their partners need to know before walking through those hospital doors. You’ll Learn: Why choosing the right hospital and provider early changes everything What it feels like to enter a system where you’re treated as room number instead of a person giving birth Why staying home longer in early labor can dramatically shift your hospital experience The surprising link between hospital C-section rates and NICU levels How eye masks, dim lights, and warm blankets keep your body in labor mode When partners step into the role of protector and advocate in the birth room The quiet damage of being a passive participant versus owning your birth decisions Why hospital classes often train you to be a “good patient” instead of giving you real options How listening to birth stories helps you recognize and avoid common intervention cascades Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [03:00] How preparation and safety shape the hospital birth experience [09:22] Rethinking what safety really means in birth [13:01] Choosing the right hospital, provider, and birth team [20:20] The partner’s role in protecting space and shifting power dynamics [36:37] Practical ways to protect labor hormones in a hospital birth [50:15] Arming with education and optimizing the hospital environment for labor Resources Mentioned: Episode 65: All About VBAC pt.1: Perspectives from an OB, Midwife, and Doula with Care Messer | Spotify or Apple Birth Education Center | Website Bucky Eye Mask | Amazon The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. | Book or Audiobook Men, Love & Birth by Mark Harris | Book or Audiobook Labor Like A Goddess by Alexandria Moran and Lauren Mahana | Book Birth Psychology | Website Dr. Morgan’s First Birth | Video Learn more about the Birth Education Care by visiting their website , YouTube channel , and Facebook page. Follow Care on Instagram , LinkedIn and listen to her Podcast on Apple or Spotify . Find more from Dr. Leah: Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram Dr. Leah Gordon | Website Womanhood Wellness | Website Find more from Dr. Morgan: Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond For 20% off your first order at Needed , use code HEALTHYMOTHER Save $260 at Lumebox , use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER

Sep 3

Did you know that you have bacteria in your uterus? And that the types of bacteria there may impact whether you get pregnant or not. We talk all about this and many other things we are discovering are impacting fertility with our guest, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton. She is a fellow naturopathic doctor who has focused much of her career on fertility, and we can't wait to share this informative episode with you. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: DUTCH test Watch the video episode on YouTube HERE! Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Redmond Life Redmond Life | Real Salt & Clay | Re-Lyte Electrolyte Hydration Powder Your one stop shop for all things Redmond. We carry pure, natural sea salt and bentonite clay mined from an ancient salt deposit right here in Redmond, Utah. From Real Salt to Re-Lyte Hydration electrolyte mix, try one of our US-mined products today. needed. Radically better nutrition for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Prenatal vitamins leave most women depleted, so we redesigned the Prenatal Multi from the ground-up, and paired it with the Omega-3 (DHA and EPA), Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic that mamas need. Take them before, during, and after pregnancy (and while breastfeeding) for optimal prenatal and postpartum nourishment. Lumebox LUMEBOX discount link Dutch Test Precision Analytical (DUTCH TEST) - Test Kits, Providers & Patients Explore DUTCH Test kits for comprehensive hormone testing, provider resources, patient support, and educational webinars. Contact us for more information.

Aug 27

Nausea in pregnancy, or "morning sickness," is a multifactorial issue that we CAN usually affect in a positive way - and today we outline the top contributing factors to what is unlovingly known as "morning sickness." We discuss how, for most women, there is not one single reason that they feel nauseous during their pregnancy - and usually there are multiple pieces that all contribute a different amount to the overall experience - and what's tough is that for each person, this will be individual. The best approach then, is to ensure that all of the factors to talk about today - blood sugar, hydration, histamine, sleep, and more - are in your awareness so you can work on them the best you can. Big hugs if you're in the weeds with this, we really feel you. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From this Episode: Redmond's Relyte Needed Electrolytes Needed Sleep Support - Magnesium Use Fullscript for ordering supplements and get 15% off! Concentrace drops by Trace Minerals DAO Enzyme by Seeking Health Small DAO option Triple Mag Vital Nutrients CALM magnesium B6 (P-5-P) 40-50mg per day Ginger 750mg-1g herhomeopathy.com Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call Dr. Morgan's Managing Illness While Pregnant or Breastfeeding Course Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 20

Dr. Morgan and Dr. Nathan Riley have an open, and most importantly, nuanced conversation about abortion. Dr. Riley is an OBGYN and is dual board-certified in hospice and palliative care, so he offers an interesting perspective of expertise in both the beginning AND the end of life. Our goal in this episode is not to take sides, but to explore the shades of gray in a topic that is often painted in black and white. This conversation may not be for everyone - and that’s okay. It isn’t a perfect discussion, but we hope you’ll find something in it that resonates, challenges, or simply helps you understand the realities others face - realities you may never have had to think about, which in itself can be a kind of privilege. We truly believe that most people likely fall in this middle ground space, if only we could share the perspective from both sides. Conversations like this aren’t easy, but keeping them open and honest is the only way things can change. So we invite you to listen with an open mind and an open heart. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Nathan Riley's Website Dr. Nathan Riley's fertility, pregnancy, and birth class with midwife Sara Rosser, Born Free Method Dr. Nathan Riley's Instagram Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 13

It's time for our life update episode again! It's almost the end of summer and Dr. Morgan shares about an unexpected diagnosis and her new extensive health journey, her decision on having another baby, and her philosophy around choice. Dr. Leah talks extensively about her son's sleep journey and breaks down why we decided to gently sleep train and why co-sleeping wasn't working for us, as well as her choice around working less and momming more. This is a great episode with a lot of juicy controversial opinions we can't wait to share with you! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Dr Leah's Free Lab List Guide Healthy As A Mother Episode #120: The Lowdown on Laryngomalacia Healthy As A Mother Episode #110: Season 8 Life Updates The Still Face Experiment Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 6

In today's episode, we discuss the hormone mistake you want to avoid before pregnancy. We explain what hormones are, what imbalances may look like, how to test them, what some ideal ranges of key hormones are, and what you can do to balance them. Whether you are years away from trying, currently trying to conceive, or even heading into perimenopause, this episode applies to you. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Active Skin Repair >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Download Dr. Leah's FREE Female Labs List Grab your spot on the Womanhood Wellness Membership Waitlist! Healthy As A Mother #31: The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone Healthy As A Mother Episode #37: First 6 Steps to Take Along Your Fertility Journey Healthy As A Mother Episode # 78: Lifestyle Hacks for Hormone Balancing Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 30

If you find yourself pregnant with twins, you've landed in the right spot. Today on the podcast, Dr. Morgan interviews Allegra Gast of Aloha Nutrition, all about her tips and tricks as a mother of four, the youngest two being 1-year-old twin boys. Allegra starts us out by discussing how she had her healthiest pregnancy, easiest birth, and postpartum recovery with the twins - largely due to proper nutrition. She then takes us into the survival mode of newborn days and manages it all with the older children. We then discuss feeding, sleeping, getting out of the house, the systems she has in place, and many other topics. She shares great resources and some heartfelt stories. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Allegra's Instagram and Website Other Twin Instagram account to follow: @twinmomguide Great book for twin moms: The Holistic Guide to Twin Pregnancy by BreAnn Blehm Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 23

In this episode, Dr Leah talks with Ryan and Julie, the co-founders of Needed. They dive into something often seen in practice: nutrient depletion. Why so many women are starting motherhood already depleted—and how that affects everything from fertility to postpartum recovery and long-term health. Ryan and Julie aren’t your average supplement founders. They built Needed alongside a community of practitioners like Dr. Leah, who were asking for better solutions—not just what looks good on a label, but what actually supports women’s bodies. They discuss how they met Dr. Leah, why Dr. Leah chose to partner with them, and how they've created products and education that reflect what women truly need. If you’ve ever wondered whether your prenatal is enough, or felt dismissed by one-size-fits-all advice—this one’s for you. We start at the beginning, with how Ryan and Julie got into this work and why they knew something major was missing in women’s health, and end with the amazing nutritional study they have done and what it has been like having babies and raising families while also growing this amazing company. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: More About Needed, Julie and Ryan Needed Academy Order Needed supplements here with code HEALTHYMOTHER Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 16

Being pregnant and giving birth with Type 1 Diabetes takes specific intention, energy, and management of health. In this episode, Dr. Morgan has Dr. Gina Cummins on to tell us how she managed her blood sugar throughout her two pregnancies and homebirths. They discuss how the conventional route of prenatal care and birth for women with Type 1 is different for those that don't have it - including the risk factors and reasoning for why it is this way, and then Dr. Gina goes on to explain how she advocated for herself to walk an alternative path outside the system. She found a supportive midwife and had both babies at home, and as she shares her birth stories, you'll see that she weaves in how she was actively managing her insulin in between contractions. Blood sugar management is a full-time job, and we hope you find this episode as educational as it is impressive. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Gina Cummin's Website Dr. Gina's Cummin's Instagram Other Healthy as a Mother Podcast episodes to further your learning: #87: Gestational Diabetes Part 1 with Lily Nichols #88: Gestational Diabetes Part 2 with Lily Nichols Natural Birth for Type 1 Diabetics Facebook Group Dr. Gina's midwife, Lindsey Meehleis Instagram and Website Dr. Drina's OB, Dr. Stuart Fischbein Instagram and Website and Podcast Birthing From Within birth class Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 9

When Dr. Morgan's fourth baby was just a few weeks old and started making a sometimes grunty sometimes squeaky noise with each inhale - She didn't know what to think, and she certainly didn't expect the diagnosis her baby would ultimately get. Laryngomalacia is a term that we all became intimately familiar with, and it basically translates to soft or floppy vocal cords. In this episode, Dr. Morgan takes you through all of the information you need to know about laryngomalacia, from the physiology to the symptoms to the levels of severity, and then treatment. She details everything that she can remember from that time and how it affected her daughter's sleeping, feeding, and thus weight gain - significantly. If you're listening to this episode, it might be because you're going through it - and for that, Dr. Morgan gives a big hug. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Ninni pacifier for breastfed babies, use code MORGM10 to save 10% Free to Feed website for food reactivity in babies Healthy as a Mother podcast: #43: Dr. Morgan's Postpartum: On Sleeping and Resting Healthy as a Mother podcast: #46: Dr. Morgan's Postpartum: On Breastfeeding and Nutrition Healthy as a Mother Podcast: #57: Pregnancy Nausea + Postpartum Fog: An Update From the Doctors Healthy as a Mother Podcast: #34: The First 10 Days Postpartum: Top 5 Tips to Thrive Healthy as a Mother Podcast: #07: Postpartum Healing: No More Mothers Left in the Dust Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 2

How do we raise kids so they don't need therapy? Today, Dr. Leah interviews Sadie Ackerman of Finding Home Healing, all about how we heal our own trauma by working with the various parts of ourselves. This is the amazing work that we need, whether we want to conceive, become better parents, or feel better in our lives no matter what season we are in. This is the kind of work that has made all the difference for Dr. Leah along her own healing, fertility, and motherhood journey. Toward the end, Sadie walks us through a specific example about Dr. Leah's daughter, where she taught her how to show up differently so her daughter could potentially have a different experience leading to less dysregulation, and she's so grateful. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Check out Sadie's website! Follow Sadie on Instagram! Check out Sadie's podcast: Finding Home Healing Join the waitlist for Dr. Leah's new Womanhood Wellness membership launching soon! Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 25

Have you ever wondered how preeclampsia is handled by midwives? Or how you can prevent it from occurring in the first place? Today on the podcast, Dr. Morgan interviews Tiffany Alblinger, a homebirth midwife with Beautiful One Midwifery in San Diego, and we talk all about preeclampsia through a midwifery model of care lens. We discuss the basic things, like what it is, what the symptoms are, and how you might come to be diagnosed - but then we also talk about prevention from a holistic point of view - and what can be done if you'd had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy and don't want to get it again. Tiffany explains how she uses a functional medicine approach to looking at a woman's whole diet and lifestyle to work at optimizing birth outcomes from before they even become pregnant, and then what she does to support them if the body is showing signs of tracking toward preeclampsia. It's a fascinating conversation, so let's jump in! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From The Episode: Check out Tiffany's website! Follow Beautiful One Midwifery on Instagram! Check out the Beautiful One Midwifery Community Membership Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 18

In this episode, Dr. Leah interviews her dear friend and colleague, Dr. Elly Michelle, about hypothalamic amenorrhea, the medical term for not getting your period, the delicate balance between exercise, movement, and nourishment, how to connect with your feminine side, and many other juicy topics. She shared her own story of her journey through disordered eating and how it's possible to truly heal, whether you want balanced hormones or a baby soon or someday. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Follow Dr. Elly on Instagram! Sign up for Dr. Elly's mentorship here. Join the waitlist for Dr. Leah's Womanhood Wellness Membership! Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 11

No woman or couple should ever experience a pregnancy loss, yet sadly it happens in 1 in 4 pregnancies. Today we break down 8 overarching root-cause reasons that can lead to one or multiple losses. We are highlighting many different situations that can occur within those 8 root causes so this episode feels almost like a masterclass on pregnancy loss. If you are looking for answers beyond what you are getting, or you want to know what to do to prevent a loss along your fertility journey potentially, this episode is for you. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone Episode #70: PCOS, Mold and Avoiding IVF Episode #113: Breastfeeding and Trying To Conceive Dr Leah's Free Lab Ranges guide Dr. Leah's Pregnancy Loss Guide Womanhood Wellness Labs Womanhood Wellness Membership Waitlist Book: Is Your Body Baby-Friendly? Sperm test: Legacy Golden Genetics - Natalie for Genetic Counseling Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 4

In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews perinatal mental health therapist and licensed clinical social worker, Beth Warren on the topic of how past trauma, specifically sexual or reproductive trauma can affect and trigger women when they enter the process of motherhood - from pregnancy through postpartum. She outlines the various obvious and subtle ways this period can cause survivors to relive aspects of their trauma - and what they can do to abate these effects. From understanding the what and why, to developing a true trauma-informed birth team- this is an important topic not often brought to light and I'm honored to be bringing further awareness for how survivors can educate and empower themselves so this experience is the best it can be. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Active Skin Repair >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Beth's Website: https://bethanywarrenlcsw.com/ Beth's books: Healing From Reproductive Trauma, by Bethany Warren https://amzn.to/4iFkd9L The Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook: The Guide to Surviving Your Emotions When Having a Baby https://amzn.to/4cSeHix Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanywarrenlcsw Download the Expectful app: https://expectful.com/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 28

In today's episode, Dr. Leah interviews Janne Robinson, a poet, author, coach, all about truth. She shares her story and how it led her to her truth. She shares why truth is her passion, and why she loves helping people find theirs. This is an intimate and inspiring episode, so let's get going. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Resources From This Episode: Meet Yourself in Truth - Free Event - Application Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 21

Trying to get pregnant again while still breastfeeding is something Dr. Morgan gets asked about SO often - so we decided to dedicate a whole episode to the topic. There's a lot to understand about the way lactational physiology differs from fertile or pregnant physiology - and we must understand the hormonal and metabolic interplay to make meaningful and effective changes that can increase our chances of pregnancy while nursing. We hope this clears up some confusion and helps give a guiding path to how you can grow your family while still nursing others- in a healthful way for you AND baby. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone Episode #53: Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. Aumatma Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 14

Today on the podcast, Dr. Leah discusses Hashimoto's, autoimmunity, gut healing, and nutrition without super strict restrictive diets with Alison Marras. She shares her incredible story and how healing the nervous system is a key to thriving, whether you simply want to feel better, trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or rocking the mom life. We love Alison's approach and perspective and we think you will too! So let's get started! Resources From This Episode: Connect with Alison: Instagram: [@foodbymars] Website: [foodbymars.com] The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook : [link] Free 20-min. Meal Prep Guide: [link ] Free Nourishing Meal Plan Bot: [link] Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 7

Colic is something we hope you never experience as a parent, but in case you're there or you're just preparing for the possibility - in this episode Dr. Morgan interviews pediatric naturopathic doctor, Dr. Elana Roumell, to discuss the top 5 causes of infant colic and what we can do about it. She leads us from head to stomach - discussing some of the common root causes that may contribute to the incessant crying that comes with a colic diagnosis. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Active Skin Repair >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Follow Dr. Elana on Instagram @drelanaroumell Listen to Dr. Elana's podcast: The Doctor Mom Podcast Visit Dr. Elana's Website Get 50% off Dr. Elana's Membership: use code HEALTHYMOTHER Holle Infant Goat Formula Biogaia protectis for L. Rheuteri Nat Phos 6x and Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 30

We’re back with Season 8 of Healthy As A Mother! And we’re kicking things off the way we always do—with a raw and honest life update from both of us. In this episode, Dr. Leah shares what it’s really been like navigating the postpartum season with baby number two—nearly five months in. From juggling work with motherhood to the unexpected emotional and physical challenges that come with healing and adjusting, she opens up about the realities behind the scenes. Dr. Morgan fills us in on her husband’s new job, the impact it’s had on their family dynamic, navigating childcare, kids' sports schedules, and the beautiful chaos of it all. This is one of those episodes that feels like you’re listening in on a heart-to-heart phone call between two best friends—because you are. So come catch up with us as we kick off Season 8 with a dose of real-life motherhood. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Active Skin Repair >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Lumebox >> Click here and use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER for $260 off. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 23

Vaccines are a trending topic for many valid reasons at this moment, so we wanted to invite Dr. Joel Gator Warsh to talk to us today about his perspectives and experiences as an integrative medicine pediatrician in LA and author of his new book called Between a Shot and a Hard Place. Dr. Gator and Dr. Morgan discuss the factors leading to declining vaccination rates and what contributes to parental vaccine hesitancy. We talk about the types of safety and long-term data collection studies he would like to see, and the current difficulty of talking about nuance and individuality in today's medical culture. We talk about alternative schedules, vitamin K, and more. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Pre-Order Dr. Joel Gator's New Book: Between A Shot and A Hard Place Dr. Joel Gator's Parenting Masterclass Platform: Raising Amazing Follow Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram: @drjoelgator Follow Dr. Joel Gator on X: @drjoelgator Healthy As A Mother Episode #52: Vaccines From A Neurodevelopment Perspective with Dr. Ari Calhoun Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 16

In this episode, Dr Leah interviews Sophia Pavia, the TTC Nutritionist, about her own recent personal experience with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. This condition is life-threatening and although many don't know about it, it's more common than you would think. She shares the unexpected diagnosis, why it happened, what she went through, and advice for any woman to hopefully prevent it or what to do if you suspect it or have gone through it. Trigger warning: We do mention the loss of her baby during this experience, so just know that in case you need to protect your heart at this time. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Sophia's podcast: Food, Freedom and Fertility Sophia's Website Follow Sophia on Instagram: @ttc.nutritionist Healthy As A Mother Episode #81: Your Cycle: Using the Fifth Vital Sign as Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 9

Today on the podcast, Arianna Alloway talks about having a big family and the various dynamics around structuring their life to make it all work. Arianna is "Oh that hippie mom is lots of kids" on Instagram, and she's been a favorite motherhood account for Dr. Morgan for many years. She just had her NINTH child, and so she offers us wisdom from her lived experience on many topics today, like listening for a feeling your babies before they come in (also known as spirit babies), how she and her husband decided to add more each time, their vasectomy reversal story, postpartum mental health factors, how to deal with the judgement of family/friends and strangers about having many children, the logistics of bedrooms/cars/chores etc, and some advice around sibling dynamics. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Follow Arianna on Instagram: @oh_thathippiemomwlotsofkids Spirit Babies by Walter Mackichen Book Arianna's Podcast The Hum of Home: Spirit Baby Connection and Communication Episode Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth Book Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth with Catherine Pakaluk Podcast Episode Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 2

This is an important one for all soon-to-be and already established mothers. On today's show, we get really gritty about the process of becoming a mother - and the opportunity of amazing transformation that CAN take place from it - but sometimes is not, due to lack of support, proper expectations, and overall societal failure at valuing mothers and children in general. We use two posts to guide the conversation, each detailing an aspect of how coming into and through motherhood carries with it important steps of pain and challenge that are GOOD and PURPOSEFUL and OK to feel. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Watch the I Am Documentary here Check out @clairefagin on Instagram See @Lbreggy's post about postpartum Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 26

Today we welcome Carson Meyer, doula, certified nutritional consultant, founder of the skincare line C & the Moon, and now new Author to the book Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood . We discuss the particular challenges of modern motherhood, and how women can revolve health or lifestyle goals for themselves and their mothering around a blended approach between early human adaptations mixed with today's current culture. We chat about having reverence for birth as a way to change the world, how current birthing systems are missing the mark to serve individual women and babies at times, the process of cultivating motherly intuition, and more. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Carson's new book: Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood Carson's brand: C & The Moon Check out Carson's website: www.carson-meyer.com Follow Carson on Instagram: @ccmeyer The Continuum Concept: In Search Of Happiness Lost book Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 19

In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to boost egg quality during IVF or egg freezing. Supporting your eggs is a crucial part of the process, yet it's often overlooked in conventional fertility treatments. We’re sharing practical, science-backed tips—including some you may not have heard before—to help you optimize this time, improve egg health, and ultimately enhance embryo quality. Stronger embryos lead to better transfers, healthier pregnancies, and thriving babies. This episode isn’t just for those going through IVF—if you’re trying to conceive naturally and want to improve your egg quality, these insights will be just as valuable. Tune in for a holistic approach to fertility that bridges the gap between what’s missing in traditional care and what your body truly needs. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Dr. Leah's Optimize IVF mini-course Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 12

Although it's not the happiest topic, as women and mothers - we need to know what can happen in our bodies - so today's episode is all about the possible causes of first trimester bleeding. We break down 10 potential causes, ranging from spotting to very heavy flow, so that you can be empowered with knowing the difference between benign bleeding and then that which may be a threat to you or baby's lives. We discuss implantation bleeding, chemical pregnancies, ectopic pregnancy, threatened miscarriage from low progesterone, molar pregnancies, subchorionic hemorrhages, and more. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Episode #31 - The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone Episode #53 - Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. Aumatma Episode #100 - Ok You're Pregnant - Now What?! Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 5

This is for those looking for an alternative, partner-led sleep training method. Dr. Morgan and her husband Wes discuss the way that they have gotten all of their babies night weaned and sleeping through the night. Now, it's not a super involved method - certainly not rocket science, but they had so many questions that they decided to make an episode that can be referred back to and shared easily. They discuss how they prepare themselves and the child for this process - inclduing some factors where you may NOT want to start the sleep training just yet, and then they talk about the process itself - how there will be a crappy transitional period, Wes's tips and tricks for what he's actually doing, how Dr. Morgan manages milk supply issues, other stories, and more. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: The Wonder Weeks App Healthy As A Mother Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott Healthy As A Mother Episode #92: Homebirth & Postpartum For Partners with Wes MacDermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 26

In today's special episode, we talk about manifesting husbands and babies, mediums, spirit guides, and all the woo-woo stuff that Dr. Leah loves and has helped her so much along her infertility journey and life. Brooke Carver and Dr. Leah dive deep into all of it, their personal stories, and how you can use manifestation in your own life to realize whatever dream you have in your heart. We can't wait for you to hear everything we have to share! Let's go! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula program Connect With Our Guest: Instagram: @loveherwildpodcast TikTok: @mrshappilyeverafter Podcast: Love Her Wild Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 19

You just found out you're pregnant- congrats! And now you're wondering - what next? what now? Or maybe you hope to be pregnant soon and the questions remain. In this episode, we break down a few things to consider when you FIRST find out you are pregnant - ranging from how to calculate an accurate due date considering your ovulation, to some things to start doing or stop doing, then our favorite supplement recommendations and advice around having grace with your dietary choices, then how to choose the right birth provider for you, and more. Here we go! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Course EBB Article: Due Dates Healthy As A Mother Episode #13: Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr Ari Calhoun Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 12

Today Dr. Leah interviews Sonia Ribas, an amazing fertility coach, all about holistic fertility. They talk about what holistic fertility even means, what some of the keys to the success she has with clients are, how she supports not only women but also men, some of the downfalls with the fertility system, and so much more. This was such a special episode and I can't wait for you to soak in her knowledge and wisdom! Let's go! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Sonia's Website Sonia on Instagram Sonia's Free Masterclass Sonia's Coaching Programs Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula program Loving What Is Book Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself Book Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 5

Today's episode is angled to be about parenting and motherhood but really can be applied to all facets of life. We discuss the seemingly ominous concept of pivoting from our original plan - whether that be how or where your child sleeps, using a pacifier, or screen time habits to name a few. Adapting and changing course is an inescapable part of raising children, and we've demonized it as this thing that is SO hard - so much so that you should NEVER start off on the quote-unquote "wrong" side of a habit in the first place. We talk about mental resiliency and acceptance of what IS - the reality before us - with the particular child we have, in the particular circumstance of our life - and how we have to adapt to that in the moment. Because if we don't, we increase our suffering - and oftentimes setting our expectations right will help us to either avoid or move through the micro griefs that come with ordinary aspects of parenting. This is a fun one, let's dive in. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 29

In this episode, Dr. Leah interviews her brilliant colleague and dear friend, Dr. Leslie Black. They chat all about mold and how it impacts fertility in both women and men. Dr. Leslie breaks down what toxic mold is, where it's found, how to test for it, and what to do about it. She is a wealth of knowledge and we are so excited that she has been able to share her expertise with us! Without further ado, let's get started! This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program “Moldy Movie" Documentary Dr. Jill Crista’s website and book "Break the Mold" Dr. Neil Nathan’s book "Toxic" Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker’s books Mold Illness and Surviving Mold and website Create Your Health Home Mold Masterclass National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) Connect With Our Guest: Instagram: @drleslieblack Website: www.drleslieblack.com Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 22

Today Dr Leah interviews Lucy Libido all about our main stress hormone cortisol and how it impacts key hormones for fertility and our sexuality, such as progesterone, DHEA, estrogen, and testosterone. She explains how chronic stress can steal resources from these essential hormones and what we can do about it naturally. Whether you are struggling with hormonal imbalances, low libido, or you want to optimize your fertility, this is a must-listen. Let's get started! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Lucy's Books: LUCY LIBIDO SAYS... THERE'S AN OIL FOR THAT BETSY BOSOM'S BABY BOOK Lucy's Healthy Hormone Hub Membership Lucy's Oil Bundles Lucy Libido on Instagram Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 15

Exercising during pregnancy has a slew of benefits for both you and your baby, as well as your birth and postpartum recovery - but which exercises should be prioritized? Are there things we should avoid wholly? What if you are an athlete or consistent weight lifter and want to continue throughout the pregnancy? On today's show, we have Gina Conley of Mamastefit with us to talk all about prenatal fitness. Gina gives us an inspiring rundown on the many benefits of prenatal exercise, as well as the guidelines for exactly how much we should aim for and how much effort should be given. She busts common concerns and myths around prenatal exercises and brings us through the types of moves that help the pelvis prep best for birth. Let's dive in! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Mamastefit.com Mamastefit Instagram Book: Training for Two by Gina Conley Mamastefit Prenatal Fitness Programs Free Birth Prep Circuit Other Episodes Mentioned In This Episode: Healthy as a Mother Episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor with Dr. Lauren Mallari-Snyder, DPT Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 8

Are you planning on having your older children attend the birth of your new baby at home? Have you wondered if there are things you can do to prepare and educate them so that their experience, and yours, is as smooth as possible? Well, you've found the right podcast episode because today we're diving into the multitude of ways that we can begin layering in conversations around what birth is like for our children - to do just that. We chat about verbiage you can use that's helpful, how to act out what labor may be like so they know all the sounds and faces that are normal, good resources for books and videos to begin sharing with your other children so they have many layers of exposure to the topic and won't be scared or shocked come game day. We also talk about general considerations for ages and backup plans to have in case of transfer or tantrums. This one is packed- let's go! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Books about home birth for children: Amazon list Instagram accounts to find birth videos: @monetnicolebirths @badassmotherbirther @homesweethomebirth Dr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Course Other Episodes Mentioned in this Episode: Episode #85 Body Safety and Talking to Your Kids About Sex Episode #59 Adding More Children to Your Family: Considerations + Tips Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 1

Welcome to Season 7 in this life update episode where Dr. Leah shares all about how her second postpartum has been, now that her son is 1 month. She shares how, despite the birth and cesarean recovery and problems with his latch, she is thriving in postpartum. We discuss how various phases of motherhood can be so different for women, and possible reasons for it too - based on hormonal constitutions, recovery, complications, and more. Then Dr. Morgan discusses how her husband and her are potentially considering a fifth baby - even though they felt completely done after their fourth was born. It's been a heart-opening experience having their fourth here. She shares the fears, hopes, and layers of complexity around making this decision for their family and how they plan to approach it with a strong 6-month preconception plan first. We really are right there with you all in this family-building era - the ups, downs, high highs, and low lows. Let's dive in! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt - Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed - Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Leah's Lumebox Redlight Breathe by James Nestor Cell Core Detox Preconception Labs To Run Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call Dr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Series Other Episodes Mentioned: #12: A Deep Dive Into Lip and Tongue Ties #73: Palate Expansion and Airway Dentistry with Dr. Dan Bruce #89: Leah's Second Birth Story Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Dec 25, 2024

We are excited to welcome Dr. Morgan's husband Wes back to the podcast to continue their conversations on his perspective on all things fatherhood - this time specifically discussing home birth, his role during the birth itself, and his role postpartum. He talks about the stats and research that helped him feel comfortable with home birth as a first-time dad with his son, and what he thought of the experience as it took place - as well as tips for birth partners in general. He gives us his philosophy on managing the postpartum workload with pride as a partner - happy to provide in this way while the baby and mom rest and recover. At the end, we had a few random rapid-fire questions from listeners about taking care of himself amongst it all, being tired, adding more siblings, and more. Let's go! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Healthy As A Mother Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott Care Messer Instagram Website Megan Doyle Instagram Website Family Seasons for CST for babies Dr Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Series Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Dec 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered if sticking needles all over your body can help you get pregnant? Today Dr. Leah interviewed Emily and Ghoncheh from Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture all about how acupuncture can be an incredibly valuable tool along the fertility journey. This is true whether you want to naturally balance your hormones and boost your fertility or if you are going through fertility treatments like IVF. They explain how it all works in a way we have never heard before! We learned so much in this episode and we can't wait for you to benefit from their amazing wisdom and knowledge. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Aphrodite Fertility Website (Now booking Saturdays) Aphrodite Acupuncture Fertility Program Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Dec 11, 2024

Everyone has heard of postpartum depression, and maybe even postpartum anxiety - but postpartum RAGE is a symptom that can be a component of either of those, or a stand-alone experience - that doesn't get enough attention. In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Alice Pickering, a perinatal mental health clinical psychologist, all about postpartum rage. They discuss what it is, how it presents, factors that can contribute to it from a mental/emotional as well as physiological perspective, as well as management ideas for treatment. Both Dr. Alice and Dr. Morgan also share their personal experiences with postpartum rage, and their goal here is to help shed light on one of the shadow sides of motherhood - to normalize the experience and help provide some ways that you can get some help. Here we go! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Alice Pickering Instagram Website Dance of Anger book Jill Geisinger: Healthy As A Mother Episode #38: Homeopathy During Birth and Postpartum: Top 8 Remedies with Jill Giesinger from HerHomeopathy Herhomeopathy.com Dr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Series Course Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Dec 4, 2024

Dr. Leah has had her son and we are SO excited to welcome baby Kade to the world in this episode, detailing his birth story. Leah takes us on all of the twists and turns of the long unexpected path of getting him earthside - starting with the homebirth plan and natural induction methods to then reaching 42 weeks and pivoting to the hospital to get him here. Sometimes birth is a mystery where we never really get clear answers. We honor and respect what babies communicate to us and in this case, it seemed clear that despite best efforts, his plan was different from hers and she embraced it with grace. Congratulations again to the Gordon family, let's give it a listen! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Healthy As A Mother Episode #20: Home Birth Turned C-Section: Dr. Leah's Birth Story Healthy As A Mother Episode #40: The Wisdom in Waiting: When TTC or Past Your Due Date Healthy As A Mother Episode #32: The Vital Importance of Baby's Position During Birth with Ann Gilligan, RN, LNC, RYPT Ann Gilligan on Instagram Evidence-Based Birth Article: What are the birth implications for a suspected big baby? Our New Favorite Makeup: Araza Dr. Leah's Recommendations for Trauma Healing & Therapies Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 27, 2024

This is the second part of our two-part series all about Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols RDN. In this episode, we do an overview of testing options and discuss some of the lesser-known nuances of normal pregnancy metabolism - getting into some fascinating details around low blood sugars, continuous glucose monitors, and nutritive ketosis in pregnancy. We then discuss the conventional dietary recommendations and how they are insufficient and outdated and discuss the method of blood sugar management that Lily recommends to her clients to achieve the best outcomes. Also discussed is how this diagnosis of gestational diabetes can really come to wreck birth plans, even when it may not be applicable anymore - and how one can manage that best with their provider. Here we go! RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more from Lily Nichols: Website - www.lilynicholsrdn.com Instagram - @lilynicholsrdn Lily's Books Lily's Courses Lily's article on Breakfast Mistakes Lily's article on CGM Experiment Part 1 & Part 2 Healthy as a Mother Episode #87: Gestational Diabetes Part 1 with Lily Nichols Healthy As A Mother Episode #13: Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Ari Calhoun Evidence-Based Birth Episodes on Big Babies https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/ https://evidencebasedbirth.com/what-are-the-birth-implications-for-a-suspected-big-baby-podcast/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 20, 2024

This episode is part 1 of an interview all about gestational diabetes with registered dietitian and well-known author, Lily Nichols. We discuss the ins and outs of how pregnancy metabolism changes insulin function and levels, and what happens when this process results in elevated blood sugar levels over time. We discuss risk factors for developing gestational diabetes, prevention, early screening that should be taking place but is not, lab lists, the risks to the baby if the mom's blood sugar continues to stay elevated, and the problems with certain testing methods. We also go on an all-too-important rant about vitamin D3 supplementation that you'll not want to miss. Be sure to check out part 2 next week as well - and now let's jump in! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Kudos Diapers >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more from Lily Nichols: Website - www.lilynicholsrdn.com Instagram - @lilynicholsrdn Lily's Books Women’s Health Nutrition Academy Lily's article on Vitamin D and Pregnancy Order micronutrient testing via Dr. Leah's website Healthy as a Mother episode discussing blood sugar more: #78 Lifestyle Hacks of Hormone Balancing Dr. Morgan's Immune Wellness for the Pregnant or Nursing Mother Course Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 13, 2024

A man's fertility plays 50% of the role in conception and staying pregnant (yes, sperm issues can affect miscarriage too) yet there is so little support out there on how to evaluate male fertility. This is why we recorded today's episode, which are the top 10 tips on testing male fertility. We dive into how to test and when, the semen analysis, testing hormones, other markers, and so much more. This is an episode every woman, couple, and man should listen to who wants to be a parent someday. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Episode #4 Preconception: What It Is and Why It Matters Episode #6 Sperm Matter: Why We Should Care About Male Fertility Episode #35 Male-Factor Infertility: From a Man's Perspective with Mike Gordon Legacy Sperm testing (Use code DRLEAH to save 15%) Dr. Leah's free guide for semen analysis Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula program - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off! Total-Toxicity Panel Lab Test MicroGen DX lab for semen infections Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 6, 2024

This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off Needed >> Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off Amazing You! Getting Smart About Your Private Parts My Body! What I Say Goes! Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 30, 2024

Today, Dr. Leah interviews Kori Estrada, co-founder of the natural toothpaste company RiseWell. Kori shares her personal story with PCOS and navigating the IVF process to conceive. We discuss toxins and natural toothpaste and how they are not all created equal. We learned so much in the episode, and we can't wait for you to do so as well! Let's go! This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources In This Episode: Get Risewell today! Use code GORDON10 for 10% off! Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program Dr. Leah's Favorite Non-toxic Products Database Stay Connected With Our Guest: Website: Risewell Instagram: @risewellco Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 23, 2024

We are talking all about newborns, part 2! In the second half of this exciting topic Dr. Morgan guides us through everything we need to know about newborn skin, crying and what to do about it, diaper and poop things, and baby first aid. This is part 2 of our newborn series so if you haven't listened to part 1 do so before or after this one! As always, Dr. Morgan is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and Dr Leah is so happy to have this as a resource for when her new baby is born very soon! This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Episode #82: All About Newborns Part 1 Dr. Morgan's Postpartum Course Active Skin Repair for cleaning cords (Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for discount!) Free to Feed - food allergies in breastmilk Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 16, 2024

Today Dr Leah interviewed Dr. Morgan all about newborns! As she is about to have her second baby, she needs a refresher on what to expect with a brand-new baby. For any of you first-time moms or even subsequent mommies, you do not want to miss this one. We dive into the items you truly need, newborn sleep, and newborn feeding, which are all such big topics they probably each need their own episode. Dr. Morgan's knowledge and wisdom are pure gold. Hopefully, you find it invaluable too! We will have a part two where we go into even more topics on newborns so keep an eye out for that next week! This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Non-sleep deep rest on YouTube Growing up Bebe book about parenting like the French Baby Delight bedside bassinet Frida baby nail clipper @Cosleepy Instagram - Check out "Chest Sleeping" highlight Safe Sleep Seven - Principles for co-sleeping Wonder Weeks app for baby's developmental leaps Healthy As A Mother Episode #10: Breastfeeding: What To Know Before Your Baby Is Born Healthy As A Mother Episode #12: A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 9, 2024

In this episode, Dr. Leah interviews Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility. They talk all about our monthly cycles, how they are considered our fifth vital sign, and how we can use them as a form of birth control, before and even after pregnancy. We also discuss how cycle tracking and the fertility awareness method is a great choice to prevent pregnancy and help you conceive when you are ready, without the side effects or transition time of hormonal contraceptives. This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Lisa's Fertility Awareness Mastery Mentorship Program Lisa's Free E-Book for practitioners "How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your Client Throws at You" Dr. Leah's Master Your Cycle Mini-Course Stay Connected With Lisa: Website: https://www.fertilityfriday.com Instagram - @fertilityfriday Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 2, 2024

In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for pregnancy and parenthood! We get a lot of questions about what people can be doing ahead of time no matter where they are in their journey. We authentically break down what we think about what things and what steps we can take to prepare for the pregnancy season and new parenting season as an individual or couple. This is a really great, juicy episode so I can’t wait for you to get started! This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Podcast Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott Non-Violent Communication book Attachment Styles Blog Meet Me in the Middle: Parenting, Entrepreneurship, and Balance - Wellness Mama interview with Gary Vee Dr. Leah's Recommended Healers and Practitioners Dr Leah's Recommended Subconscious Therapies Serial Podcast Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Sep 25, 2024

Induction of labor is an increasingly more and more common birth intervention that many women experience today. There are several medically indicated reasons for induction, as well as many situations where women may be offered or even coerced into induction - where there isn't beneficial evidence to back it up. This week on the podcast Dr. Morgan got to interview Dr. Rebecca Dekker of the well-known blog and podcast called Evidence Based Birth, all about various aspects of labor induction. We discuss the Arrive trial, big babies, risks for postpartum hemorrhage, the evidence on eating and drinking, and more. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Evidence Based Birth Blog Evidence Based Birth Podcast Evidence Based Birth Instagram The evidence on eating and drinking in labor article The evidence on Pitocin use during the third stage of labor article The evidence for big babies article Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course by American Academy of Family Physicians Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Sep 18, 2024

In this episode, we break down the lifestyle hacks for hormone balance. What does the ideal day look like if you want to keep your hormones in balance or bring them back into balance? We start by waking up and walking through a whole day, touching on everything from what we eat to how we manage stress to what we say yes and no to. It's a juicy episode that all women should listen to, so let's get started! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From The Episode: Healthy As A Mother Podcast Episode #66: How Feminism Has Influenced Our Modern Culture & Hormones Dr. Leah's Balance Your Hormones Mini-Course Dr. Leah's Reduce Your Stress Mini-Course Dr. Leah's Ditch The Toxins Mini-Course Womanhood Wellness Recommended Trauma Release Therapies Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Sep 11, 2024

It is officially season 6 of the Healthy As A Mother podcast! We love starting each new season with a little update from both of us, so here it is. Currently, we both have a lot going on in our lives with navigating work, life, motherhood, postpartum, and pregnancy! Join us as we chat about all we are going through right now and get real and raw about the joys and challenges we both face in the different seasons of motherhood. If you want to feel like you're sitting on the couch with us as we talk it out and vent to each other as best friends, this is a great episode for you! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: VBAC Link Podcast Healthy As A Mother Episode #20: Homebirth Turned C-Section: Dr Leah's Birth Story Womanhood Wellness Recommended Emotional Healing Practitioners Healthy As A Mother Episode #60: When Things Get Hard Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Sep 4, 2024

Today we're joined by Functional Medicine Health Practitioner Tiffany Campbell Kaloustian. Tiffany shares not only her profound personal story of battling and overcoming lupus and conceiving her children but also how she uses her expertise to change lives daily. Tiffany's journey battling severe lupus has fueled her passion for helping others find their path to wellness. She is well-versed in various holistic healing modalities, including nervous system regulation, Vagal tone, nutrition, detoxing, mindful practices, movement, and purposeful supplement protocols. Get ready to be inspired by a practitioner who truly embodies the spirit of embracing life's challenges and dancing through them with grace and strength. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Connect With Our Guest: Tiffany's Instagram: @tiff_ara_kal Tiffany's Website: www.embracingthedance.com Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 28, 2024

Feeding ourselves and our families healthy, home-cooked meals can feel like a daunting task - especially when the planning and prepping revolve around caring for young children, too. But the reality is, you're going to still expend the time to make some kind of meal, anyway - it'll likely just feel stressful and end up less nourishing than you'd hoped for. In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews Cassy Joy Garcia from Fed + Fit, and New York Times best-selling author of three different meal planning cookbooks, about her methods for preparing meals for her family with three young children - in a way that saves time and money, while also reducing food waste and building in the flexibility for something like a spontaneous pizza night. We feel WAY lighter and more inclined to take on a new habit like this, given the way Cassy outlines it, and we hope you feel the inspiration, as well. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Follow Cassy on Instagram Learn from her blog, Fed + Fit Purchase her cookbooks: Cook Once, Eat All Week Cook Once Dinner Fix Fed & Fit: A 28-Day Food & Fitness Plan to Jump-Start Your Life with Over 175 Squeaky-Clean Paleo Recipes The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin Dr. Morgan's Immune Wellness While Pregnant and Breastfeeding course Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 21, 2024

Low libido, or the desire to want to engage in intimacy, is way more common than you think. One of the root causes of low libido is painful sex. Today we dive deep into painful sex, what causes it, what happens to the body when pain rather than pleasure is someone's experience, and what to do about it. This topic is near and dear to Dr. Leah's heart since she has navigated painful sex for years and years. She has learned so much along her journey and she can't wait to share with you so that you don't have to experience the same struggles she did. We can't wait for you to glean all of this knowledge and wisdom. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: It Didn't Start With You book The Body Keeps Score book Healthy As A Mother Episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Healthy As A Mother Episode #15: Wanting to Want It: The Low-Down on Low Libido Dr. Leah's Female Lab Ranges Freebie EFT Universe or EFT Tapping Training Institute Mental and emotional release (MER) Psychotherapy Family systems therapy Inherited family trauma therapy Schema therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 14, 2024

Today Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Dan Bruce, an airway-focused dentist, as we break down how the shape of the roof of our mouth, called our palate, together with our tongue positioning can affect many areas of our lives, starting in infancy. The palate and tongue don't just affect things like eating and speaking. These parts of our bodies are central to health, and in this episode, we discuss the connection of how these parts of our mouth affect the growth and look of our entire face, how we breathe well (or not), if we have negative health outcomes like sleep apnea, and how it can contribute to behavioral problems like ADHD. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art , by James Nestor Healthy as a Mother episode #12 A Deep Dive on Lip and Tongue Ties Healthy as a Mother episode #32: The Vital Importance of Baby's Position During Birth with Ann Gilligan, RN, LNC, RYPT Learn more about Dr. Dan Bruce at Boise Integrative Dentistry The ALF Approach: Changing the Face of Orthodontics, by Tasha Turzo-Moore Mewing Habit Trainers to look into: Myobrace, Myomunchee, Vivos, Healthy Start Dr Morgan's Natural Cold and Flu Remedies course Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 7, 2024

Today's episode is all about PMS and painful periods. Is it normal to feel off before your period? When does it become a problem? What is causing it and what can you do about it? From mood and body changes before your period to pain during your flow, Dr. Leah interviewed Dr. Sara Bala about it all. We discuss what periods should look like postpartum and so much more. We can't wait to share it all with you. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order. Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Course Bundle Dr. Leah's Master Your Cycle Mini Course Dr. Bala's Period Solutions Academy Stay Connected With Our Guest: Website: https://www.drsarubala.com/ Instagram: @drsarubala Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 31, 2024

Getting sick while either pregnant or breastfeeding totally sucks. Not only is it hard to grow or care for young children while not feeling well, but it can also be tricky to navigate how to support yourself during this time. You may have questions like what are safe, natural ways I can help my immune system during this time? Which herbs, homeopathy, and supplements are best for what scenarios? Will the things I take affect my baby? These are all valid, and we hope this episode leaves you with practical tools and info so you know exactly what you can be doing, should you start to feel run down. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Morgan's Immune Wellness For The Pregnant and Nursing Mother Course This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Shop our Healthy As A Mother merch store >> www.healthyasamother.com/store Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 24, 2024

Today we talk all about PCOS, mold, and when IVF may not be needed with Dr. Natalie Underberg. PCOS is one of the leading contributors to female infertility, yet the conventional model doesn't do a very good job supporting women who are experiencing this complex syndrome. Dr. Natalie breaks it down and shares what she often recommends from a holistic perspective, the role mold may be playing in your fertility struggles, and why IVF may not be needed, even if you have been told that is your only option. This episode is sponsored by: Active Skin Repair and Needed >> Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%. Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Stay Connected With Our Guest: See Dr. Natalie's offers here! Follow Dr. Natalie on Instagram @the.pcos.doc Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Shop Healthy As A Mother Merch Store Here! Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 17, 2024

Carrying and birthing your baby is an inherently physical, and dang-near athletic event - and there are ways we can prepare our bodies to have the best chance at a smooth, simple, uncomplicated birth experience. This is the work of highly experienced doula, Krisha Crosley of Train for Birth. Today on the show, Krisha and I talk about the idea of training for birth, and how the parents she's coached over the years have an average first-time birth length of only 8 hours. That's - FAST. She discusses how modern human movement is a disservice when it comes to birth, and how we can counteract this truth with intentional daily movement. She offers several resources to parents - and some are even free. Have a listen and get inspired to work with your baby and your body to bring them across that birthing finish line - here we go! This episode is sponsored by: Active Skin Repair and Needed >> Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%. Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Stay Connected With Our Guest: Find all of Krisha's offerings, here! Follow Krisha on Instagram Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 10, 2024

What should we be eating to boost our fertility? Today we unpack all things food and fertility with Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and popular author of the book: Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols. Lily and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, the author of the Fifth Vital Sign, teamed up to write the brand new book, Real Food for Fertility and we talk about what to eat for female and male fertility, what's wrong with the Mediterranean diet diet, some of the things that surprised her during her research, and so much more! Let's dive right in! This episode is sponsored by: Active Skin Repair and Needed >> Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%. Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Stay Connected With Our Guest: Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and sensible. She is the founder of the Institute for Prenatal NutritionⓇ, co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy, and the author of three books: Real Food for Fertility (co-authored with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack), Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. https://lilynicholsrdn.com https://realfoodforfertility.com/ Instagram: @lilynicholsrdn Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 3, 2024

This is the second part of a two-part series about VBAC, or, vaginal birth after cesarean. This episode highlights three very different VBAC birth stories so you can find inspiration in a variety of stories. With each birth, we discuss the progression and process between each woman's first birth, their prep for a VBAC, the things they did or resources they found helpful, and the VBAC birth story itself. We believe that hearing as many positive birth stories as possible is a beneficial part of preparing for our births, especially when preparing to do something different than we did the last time, no matter how it all happened. Packing our subconscious with the stories of women who have walked the path we want is powerful. In this episode, we have a planned hospital VBAC, a planned VBAC at home - called an HBAC, and a planned hospital VBAC that happened a little too quickly to get there. This episode is sponsored by: Active Skin Repair: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20%. Needed Supplements: Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Join Dr. Morgan's ultimate motherhood prep course, the 6-Week Pregnancy Call The Birthing Instincts Podcast The VBAC Link Podcast Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Baby Got VBAC by Colleen Noon The Expectful app Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 26, 2024

Today we have a thought-provoking and potentially controversial topic all about the feminism movements, our hormones, families, and our culture at large. We discuss the pros and cons of feminism from the gifts it has brought to anti-masculine culture, potential burnout in women, how it may have influenced the rates of fertility, and the differences in the masculine and feminine, both in biology and energetically. This is a spicy episode so without further ado, let's get started! Resources from this episode: Dr. Leah's Foster Fertility Energy course Dr. Leah's Master your cycle course Dr. Leah's Strengthen Your Sperm course Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 19, 2024

This is the first part of a two-part series all about VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean. In this episode, Dr Morgan interviews three different birth professionals about their experience and opinions about VBAC, as well as their top tips for any woman preparing for a VBAC in the future. We wanted to gather a variety of types of birth providers and supports for this episode, and it applies and is helpful to more than just the people who are preparing for a VBAC - anyone preparing for birth - this is for you! We talk with an OBGYN, a homebirth midwife, and then a doula. We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired about your future births and equipped with many practical tools and tips for processing past experiences, finding proper support, and paving a new path for your future. Resources From This Episode: From OBGYN, Dr. Capetanakis DO: Find more information about Dr. Cap at the Cap Wellness Center From midwife, Julianne Robinson LM, CPM: Take her online homebirth birth class VBAC statistics mentioned: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(22)00840-7/fulltext & https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db359-h.pdf From doula, Care Messer: Learn about Care's online Hypnobirthing classes at the Birth Education Center Take her FREE course on How to Prevent an Unnecessary Cesarean Doula Traci to talk about advocacy for birth workers Perinatal birth psychology with Anna Verwaal APPPAH Live Training on "What's Missing In Childbirth Education?" From Dr. Morgan: Learn more about the 6-Week Pregnancy Call Stay Connected With Our Guests: Dr. Capetanakis DO, OBGYN: Website: https://drcapetanakis.com/ Instagram: @drcapetanakis Julianne Robinson LM, CPM - Midwife: Websites: https://www.pangaeamidwifery.com/ & https://www.hellohomebirth.com/ Instagram: @pangaeamidwifery & @tales.of.a.midwife Care Messer, Doula: Website: https://www.birtheducationcenter.com/ Instagram: @birtheducationcenter Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedici Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 12, 2024

Did you know that your thyroid plays a massive role in fertility? Today we unpack the thyroid with Dr. Hanisha Patel and dive into low thyroid function and how that impacts fertility, how to test your thyroid and see if you have an issue, including ruling out autoimmune causes. We discuss how stress impacts the thyroid and how to support that, the impact that thyroid has on men as well as women, the interconnectedness of thyroid and other conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and so much more. Without further ado, let's get started. More About Our Guest: Dr. Hanisha Patel, a published Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women's health, helps women to reverse their hormonal health issues, including PCOS, Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism, and infertility, so they can live the life they desire without their health getting in the way. Having personally overcome autoimmune challenges from birth and achieving Mahan (Great) health through naturopathic medicine, she established Mahan Health, a virtual telehealth practice where she has supported hundreds of women. In her commitment to making holistic medicine more accessible and affordable, she has created the Mahan Membership program. This program embodies her accumulated expertise from 10 years of medical school and clinical practice, enabling others to experience the benefits of Mahan or Great Health themselves. Dr. Hanisha hosts a podcast, Mahan Health, where she engages in enlightening discussions with leading doctors of natural medicine. Furthermore, she has been featured in numerous podcast interviews, delivered dozens of live talks, and is a published author in the esteemed Townsend Letter. With a dedicated social media following of over 12k individuals, she consistently provides support and shares invaluable tips and tricks on achieving Mahan Health, empowering her audience to live the fulfilling lives they desire. Stay Connected With Our Guest: Dr. Hanisha Patel: https://mahanhealth.com/ Instagram: @holistichanisha TikTok: @holistichanisha Resources from this episode: Dr. Hanisha's It Takes Two: Ultimate Fertility Program Dr. Hanisha's Mahan Membership Dr. Leah's Optimal Female Lab Ranges Free Guide Dr. Leah's Balance Your Hormones course Dr. Leah's Reduce Your Stress course Dr. Leah's Investigate Male Fertility course Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother Dr. Leah: Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 5, 2024

Our special guest today is Morgan's husband, Wes, on to talk all about his perspective on fatherhood as a dad of four young children and who, honestly, has one of the most unique ways of thinking about this season of life. Wes lays it out for the partners in this episode - sharing his stance on character roles during the intense season of caring for your wife and family during postpartum and stepping up as a man in general once children are a part of the picture. We dive into traditional gender roles from past and present, how things are more different now than ever before, and how he best advises couples to communicate about these things before and during the transition into parenthood. This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Dr. Morgan's 6-Week Pregnancy Call Dr. Morgan's Immediate Postpartum Series Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 29, 2024

Our gut health impacts everything from our immune system, our mood, our hormones, and our ability to become pregnant, stay pregnant, and have a healthy baby. It is at the root of so many issues which is why we need to talk about it. In this episode, Dr Leah interviews naturopathic physician Dr. Kelsey Stang all about gut health and the microbiome in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Our gut health is so important for all of the stages of baby-making, and the microbiome plays a major role in its health. Dr. Kelsey shares what aspects of gut health are important to optimize before becoming pregnant, the role the microbiome plays, and how to support your gut before, during, and after pregnancy. This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Dr. Leah's Rebalance The Vaginal Microbiome Mini-Course Dr. Leah's Nurture Your Digestion & Gut Microbiome Mini-Course Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off these courses! Stay Connected With Our Guest: Dr. Kelsey Stang: www.drkelseystang.com @drkelseystang Dr. Kelsey's Free Functional Fertility Checklist Dr. Kelsey's Community Facebook group Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 22, 2024

It's time to introduce your baby to solids, and you haven't the foggiest idea where to start. Or maybe you're researching for the future and want to learn more about baby-led weaning. On today's show, Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Alyssa, founder of Thriving Foundations, an educational platform for parents to learn about this exact thing and more - a holistic approach to food introduction to your baby via the method of baby-led weaning. They discuss when to start solids, how to prepare foods with this method, what some ideal first foods might be, and then the hot topic item of introducing food allergens and how to tell the difference between an allergen and intolerance. We hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired and confident in feeding your baby with intention and as an important part of their overall health. This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 30% off all of Dr. Alyssa's courses! Holistic Baby-Led Weaning® course Holistic Baby-Led Weaning FREE guide First Four Months of BLW guide (meal plan & recipes) Get on the waitlist for Dr. Morgan's next 6-Week Pregnancy Call HERE Connect with our guest, Dr. Alyssa: Instagram: @thrivingfoundations Webstie: www.thrivingfoundations.org Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 15, 2024

What do we do when things get hard? Today we share our top tips on what we have done personally as we navigate the challenging times along the motherhood journey. From infertility through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and mothering our children, we are no strangers to difficult times. We each share our top three tips that we have found to be more effective for us, and we hope that through our raw and vulnerable shares, you can pull some wisdom or support for yourself, no matter what challenges you are navigating. Let's learn about what we do...when things get hard! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Dr. Leah's Reduce Your Stress Mini-Course Dr. Morgan's Postpartum Planning for Partners Free Guide Practitioners to support emotional struggles, trauma, the nervous system, and beliefs: Elizabeth King Sadie Ackerman Tammera Logan Jennifer Jackson Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 24, 2024

Are you thinking about adding more children to your family? Maybe you're planning for a certain age gap or trying to figure out if you're "done," or not. Maybe you're already pregnant and need advice on how to prepare your other children for a new baby. In this episode, we break down the myriad of factors to consider when deciding to add more children or not, what a subsequent pregnancy is like when you're taking care of other older children, how to prepare them for birth if they'll be present, and pro tips to aid in the integration of a new member of the family. This one is filled with practical advice - let's go! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources from this episode: Respectful Parenting By Janet Lansbury podcast episode Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 17, 2024

Do you experience painful periods? Are you struggling to conceive? Today Dr Leah interviews Dr. Kelsey Duncan all about endometriosis. We discuss what symptoms may make you suspect this condition that causes pain and can affect fertility. We talk about the complex world of endo from diagnosis difficulty to management, and which paths may be required for conception. She shares her favorite go-to tips for endo, and so much more! Without further ado, let's get started! How To Stay Connected with Our Guest, Kelsey Duncan: Apply to work with Kelsey Instagram: @fertilityconfidencemethod This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 10, 2024

We love deep-diving into various topics surrounding the journey into and throughout motherhood, not only because we have chosen women's reproductive and perinatal health as our medical specialties, but because we are mothers ourselves - going through this all right alongside you. This week we chat about Dr. Leah's early pregnancy symptoms and discuss the difficulties of pregnancy nausea, or "morning sickness," while also outlining several helpful strategies to try. She discusses how she's feeling overall, as well as her plans for this birth. Then Dr. Morgan details what it has been like coming out of the intensity of the early postpartum months, and how life is flowing with her fourth baby. Thank you for being with us on these journeys! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From This Episode: Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy nausea posts, here and here . Dr. Homeo - Homeopathy blog Dr. Leah's Joyful Eating Reset course Dr. Morgan's Reflux post, here . Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 3, 2024

In today’s episode, Dr Leah interviews Natalie Samson, a Board-Certified Genetic Counselor who approaches genetic testing a little differently than your average genetic counselor. We talk about preconception testing, carrier testing, and how impactful that may be along your fertility journey. Dr Leah shares the pivotal moment in her fertility journey when she finally did carrier testing and it explained so much. We discuss the benefit of genetic testing to reduce the risk of developing conditions or diseases, if miscarriage is genetic, and the role our diet and lifestyle play in our genes. We talk about why getting your genes tested with big companies like Ancestry or 23 and Me may not be the wisest option, and so much more. Let's dive right in! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. How To Stay Connected with Our Guest, Natalie Samson: Website: www.goldengeneticshealth.com Instagram: @goldengeneticshealth Tiktok: @goldengeneticshealth Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 27, 2024

Today we are talking all about the vagina and the bugs that live there. Did you know that the type of bacteria that inhabit your vagina can impact whether you get pregnant, have a miscarriage, or deliver a baby early? Those bugs are collectively known as the microbiome, and the vaginal and female reproductive tract microbiome is what we are discussing. We chat about what it is, how it impacts our fertility, pregnancy, birth, and babies, what are signs that it may be imbalanced, and how to shift it back into balance. Let's dive right in. This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From The Episode: Dr Leah's vagina microbiome course - with protocol for rebalancing vaginal microbiome Needed probiotic Down to Birth podcast episode on Group B strep Juno Bio Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 20, 2024

Potty training can feel so overwhelming, especially for first-time moms like Dr. Leah. She knew she needed to cross that bridge eventually, and she is so grateful that Dr. Morgan and her are best friends and she knows so much about it. Dr Morgan wanted to share everything Dr Leah needed to know about this process so they decided that instead of having a private conversation about it, they should record it and share it with you too! Whether you are a first-time mom navigating this season, already have kids but want to see what approach she recommends for your next child, or don't even have kids yet, this is an incredibly valuable episode where we talk all about the potty. Let's get started! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From The Episode: Oh Crap! Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 13, 2024

Today we are talking all about miscarriages with Dr. Aumatma Simmons, naturopathic doctor and endocrinologist. We discuss what the root causes of pregnancy loss are, some of which may surprise you! We also touch on what the timing of the loss may indicate, the role hormones play, what to do after a loss, and how to support someone going through one. This is a much-anticipated episode on a topic that is under-talked about, especially in the way Dr. Aumatma shares. Let's dive in! How to stay connected with our guest Dr. Aumatma: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Facebook: @DrAumatmaND YouTube: @HolisticFertilityExpert LinkedIn: @Aushah This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Get Dr. Leah's Pregnancy Loss Guide >> visit www.womanhoodwellness.com/loss Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon TikTok: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 7, 2024

You asked, and we answered. Today on the podcast we have Dr. Ari Calhoun, a Naturopathic Doctor, and pediatric neurodevelopmental specialist, on to talk about vaccines from a brain development point of view. Our goal was to tease apart the tough decision-making parents either want or have to make for various reasons, and Dr. Ari shares an individualized approach that we wish all families received. Assessing risk factors for illness, as well as using other methods of risk mitigation, are important parts of this conversation. We discuss vaccination during pregnancy, the immune system's role in normal neurodevelopment, how the brain gets primed for inflammation, the problems with the current schedule and ways to optimize a delayed schedule, detox, autism, testing, measles, and more. Here we go! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. How to stay connected with our guest Dr. Ari Calhoun: Website: https://wholesomebrainmedicine.com/ Instagram: @dr.aricalhoun Resources From The Episode: Schedule a vaccine consultation with Dr. Ari Calhoun Vaccine Empowerment Program by Med School For Moms - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 50% off Our other Healthy As A Mother Podcast Episode with Dr. Ari Calhoun: #13: Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy IntellexxDNA test information Cochrane review article on flu vaccines Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 28, 2024

This week I take you on a little adventure through the trimesters of pregnancy. I break down common symptoms you might feel and offer ideas on how to manage those from a natural, integrative medicine perspective, as well as highlight various focus points for each 3-month period - whether that be the types of labs you might want to ask your provider for, or the types on information that would be smart to begin researching. I help answer some of the common questions I get all the time: What can be done about morning sickness? When do I start supplementing, and with what? Can you manage a UTI naturally during pregnancy? When do I need to change my exercise routine? And so much more! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources From The Episode: Join Dr. Morgan's 6-Week Pregnancy Call for a jam-packed, expert-led pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum education to help prepare you for motherhood with a group of like-minded women! Redmond Relyte electrolyte powders , use code DRMORGAN for 15% off. Morning sickness natural remedies blog post by Dr. Morgan. Homeopathy for morning sickness , Her Homeopathy article. Needed Prenatal and Fish Oil , use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off. Triple Mag by Vital Nutrients , make a Fullscript account here. Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 21, 2024

Have you ever wondered who is behind egg freezing? How accurate are at-home sperm tests? How are embryos made during IVF? Who chooses the sperm used in embryo creation in severe male-factor infertility? Well if you have been dying to know, you are in for a treat because today Dr. Leah interviews Shaun Reed. He is an embryologist at the Utah Fertility Center and he spends his days making babies. Dr. Leah's daughter was created with the help of embryologists and even to me, this part of our fertility journey has been sort of a mystery. Dr. Leah was thrilled to interview Shaun and we can't wait for you to hear what he had to say! Let's dive right in! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. How to stay connected with our guest Shaun Reed TikTok >> @shaun.bob Instagram >> @shaun.olgy YouTube >> @shaun_bob Resources From The Episode: Dr. Leah's Sperm Courses Dr. Leah's Free Sperm Analysis Cheat Sheet Dr. Leah's Male Fertility & Sperm Testing Dr. Leah's Non-toxic Favorite Products Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 14, 2024

We are so excited for today's episode where Dr. Leah interviews Aida Garcia-Toledo of 3 Little Plums. She is an expert in low-tox living and as a consultant and educator in this space, she has a wealth of knowledge to share. Toxins majorly impact us, our fertility, and our babies, yet switching to a low-tox lifestyle can be overwhelming. That is where Aida comes in. Whether you are just thinking about kids, along the fertility or infertility journey, pregnant, or have little ones at home, this episode is a must-listen! Let's dive right in! This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. How to stay connected with our guest Aida Garcia-Toledo: Aida's website >> 3 Little Plums Aida's Instagram >> @3littleplums 3 Little Plums Non-Toxic Clothing Guide Resources From The Episode: Branch Basics cleaning products Force of Nature cleaning products Switch natural app Dr. Leah's Ditch The Toxins Course Stay Connected With Us: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 7, 2024

The last few months have been wild for Dr. Morgan and myself and as we kick of season 4 of the Healthy As A Mother podcast, we wanted to share our updates, the struggles we have both been going through, and share what prompted our extended break of this podcast. Although we know a lot about fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum between the two of us, it doesn't mean we are immune from the struggle within those seasons. In fact, it's because of our struggles that we are often able to help and bring support to women just like you because we get it. Needed Supplements: Click here to see Needed Supplements , use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order Ninni Pacifier - use code MORGM10 for 10% off Books we are reading: A Court of Thornes and Roses series by Sarah J Maas The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros Doctor's Websites: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Dec 15, 2023

In this episode, we take you through each of our top three tips for navigating the holidays. Dr. Morgan discusses immune support for her children, navigating newborn health around groups of people, and providing a framework for managing gift-giving with a larger family. Dr. Leah then discusses her favorite substitutes if you have common food intolerances but still want to enjoy delicious holiday food, a mindset shift for those who are trying to conceive and disappointed to not be pregnant during this time, and balancing the enjoyment of food with feeling good so you can find more joy in your eating. Happy Holidays! Note: This is our last episode of season 3! We are taking a small break coming up so be sure to listen and subscribe to the show to stay informed! EPISODE RESOURCES: Needed's Immune Support Powder, use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off Dr. Leah's Joyful Eating course Wet sock treatment Dr. Morgan's natural cold and flu course for children Get Dr. Leah's Holiday Dessert Recipes (at bottom of page) Foods mentioned: -Forager for dairy-free yogurt -Kite Hill for dairy-free cream cheese -King Arthur for gluten-free flour Remedies mentioned: -XClear Nasal Spray -Homeopathic Aconitum napellus (sometimes called Aconite) FOLLOW US HERE: Dr. Morgan: Website | Instagram Dr. Leah: Website | Instagram Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Dec 6, 2023

Dr. Morgan's Postpartum Part 2 is here! In episode #43 we discussed sleeping and resting during the postpartum season, so in today's episode we are talking all about breastfeeding and postpartum nutrition. On breastfeeding, we break down the theories on the causes of oral ties, pacifiers for breastfed babies, pumping schedules, and reflux. We then discuss the importance of postpartum nutrition, what types of food to prioritize, how to set up a meal train, and more! This is a real and raw look inside of the beautiful, yet challenging postpartum phase of a mother! Listen in! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Needed's Prenatal - Check it out HERE Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order Dr. Morgan's FREE Postpartum Planning Guide HERE Episode #12 - A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties Episode #43 - Dr. Morgan's Postpartum: On Sleeping and Resting FOLLOW US HERE: Dr. Morgan: Website | Instagram Dr. Leah: Website | Instagram Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 30, 2023

The holidays are upon us and if you are trying to conceive, this episode is for you! I interviewed Sadie Ackerman, an integrative mental health consultant all about navigating the complex emotions that can come up during the holidays. If you are feeling grief and anger seeing other pregnancy announcements, feeling devastated at the thought that you don't have a baby for the holidays, or you are navigating the various emotions that can arise during social and family gatherings, you do not want to miss this. Even if you aren't trying to conceive, the framework that Sadie shares with us is invaluable to all of us because we are all navigating relationships and feelings around the holidays. So without further ado, let's get started. Resources: Needed's Egg Support Product- HERE - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order! CLICK HERE for fertility support with The Fertility Formula Sadie's Website: www.findinghomehealing.com Follow Sadie on Instagram: @findinghomehealing Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 30, 2023

Today's episode is packed full of health tips for navigating the holidays when you are trying to conceive! The holidays often bring many events and circumstances that aren't always in alignment with optimal health and fertility, such as drinking alcohol, over-indulging on desserts and treats, traveling, being stressed, and navigating toxin exposures while traveling or staying at other people's homes, just to name a few. Today I interviewed Sadie Ackerman, an integrative mental health consultant, and we discussed how to make better choices while still enjoying yourself, how to navigate choosing different behaviors than you have in the past, and how to have difficult conversations if they are necessary. This episode really applies to all of us as we move into the holiday season, however, if you dream of having a baby soon or someday, this is especially important. Let's dive right in! Resources From This Episode: Needed's Immune Support- HERE - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order! CLICK HERE to get access to the Womanhood Wellness Hormone & Fertility Holiday Gift Guide! CLICK HERE for fertility support with The Fertility Formula Sadie's Website: www.findinghomehealing.com Follow Sadie on Instagram: @findinghomehealing Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 16, 2023

We shared Dr. Morgan's fourth home birth story in episode #42, and now here we are going over questions you all had about her postpartum in regards to newborn sleep as well as managing an extended postpartum lie-in period. We talk about how and why Sunny sleeps on her stomach, how she handles the rough nights, and how her husband and her split nighttime baby care...or not. Then we dive into what a postpartum lie in rest period looks like - how many days, how to plan expectations with family and friends, if she has mom guilt about her lack of involvement with her other kids - and spoiler alert, she does. A lot. Hear all about it here in this part 1 of 2 series - lets go! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Needed's Prenatal - Check it out HERE Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order Dr. Morgan's Freebie: Postpartum Planning Guide HERE Podcast episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr. Lauren Mallari-Snyder, DPT Podcast episode #36: All About Cesareans: Prevention, Planning, and Healing Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 9, 2023

It's birth story time! I'm about 11 days postpartum and feeling strong and good and I want to tell you this story before I forget it. So Dr. Leah and I are going to go through the entire birth process, which is a long one, of my 4th baby and 4th home birth. We also took some questions from Instagram. I'm so excited to share this with you and photos coming soon! Stay tuned! Needed Prenatal - our Favorite! Check out our favorite prenatal for before, during, and after pregnancy from Needed. Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order HERE. Doctor's Websites: Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Nov 2, 2023

Did you know that there is a key part of egg cells and sperm that can greatly impact egg quality, sperm quality, conception potential, miscarriage risk, and outcomes for mom and baby? They are called the mitochondria and to say it simply...they are really important. The coolest thing is there is so much that we can do to optimize and improve our mitochondria. On the podcast episode today, I interview Dr. Kalea Wattles, a naturopathic doctor and certified functional medicine practitioner who specializes in fertility and the mitochondria. She walks us through what they are, how they impact fertility and our overall health, and gives us actionable steps we can start doing today to optimize them! Needed's Egg Quality Support Check out Needed's Egg Quality Support supplement to support your mitochondria here. Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order! Dr. Kalea Wattles Information Website: https://drkaleawattles.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/functionalfertility/ Dr. Leah's Information Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 26, 2023

Waiting is a major part of the experience of becoming a mother, yet we rarely talk about it or give it the attention it deserves. From the two-week wait while trying to conceive, to the waiting for your chance of becoming pregnant after months and months of trying, to the waiting for a new treatment or change to impact your fertility, to the waiting for your baby to grow in the 9-10 months of pregnancy, to the challenging wait for baby to arrive as you pass your due date...becoming a mother can involve a lot of....waiting. Dr. Morgan and I break this down and share our own experiences of being in the current throws of waiting...her, waiting for her baby to come as she is now past her due date, and me, waiting to conceive via IVF, a process that has been pushed back almost 8 months due to various factors. I share the wisdom I have learned from years and years of waiting along our fertility journey, and we share some golden nuggets you don't want to miss. Let's dive right in! Check out our favorite products including the Immune Support by Needed here. Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Doctor's Websites: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 18, 2023

Navigating fertility and infertility can be incredibly emotional and challenging. This is where fertility coaching comes in. Today's episode is full of practical steps, wisdom, hope, and a key aspect of fertility that I wish every woman and couple was aware of along their fertility journey. Whether you are just starting your conception journey, have experienced losses, or have been trying to conceive for months or years, my interview with Elizabeth King is for you. We dive into the subconscious mind and how to truly heal and support yourself as you journey toward motherhood. Guest Resources: Elizabeth King Website: https://www.elizabethking.com/ Elizabeth King IG: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialelizabethking/ Doctor's Websites: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 11, 2023

This week we reap the expert advice of guest Jill Geesinger, certified professional homeopath specializing in the world of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. She teaches us the top 5 remedies she recommends to have on hand during birth to ensure things progress smoothly and appropriately, and her top 3 remedies for a solid postpartum recovery. We discuss how homeopathics work, who can take them and when and how, proper storage, and ways to know they're working well. Homeopathy is a gentle, supportive, effective, and safe way to support your entire motherhood experience, so let's go ahead and start learning! SHOW NOTES: More on how to reach and learn from Jill: https://herhomeopathy.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/herhomeopathy Order Prenatal Supplements from Needed and save 20% using code HealthyMother! The remedies mentioned for birth: Arnica montana 200C Caulophyllum thalictroides 200C Gelsemium sempervirens 200C Aconitum napellus / Aconite 200C Kali carbonicum 200C Cell salts mentioned: Magnesia phosphorica 6X and Kali phosphoricum 6X The remedies mentioned for postpartum: Belladonna 30C or 200C Bryonia 30C or 200C Phytolacca decandra 30C or 200C Dr. Elana Roumell's Birth Story using homeopathy throughout: https://medschoolformoms.com/podcast/homeopathy-pregnancy-labor-postpartum-gabrielle-traub/ Morning sickness homeopathic remedies and naturopathic principles post Jill and Dr. Morgan created together: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/?img_index=1 Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 11, 2023

If you were to say, "Dr. Leah, I want to have a baby. What are the first 6 things I should do?" I would respond exactly as I do in today's podcast episode. I highlight the first 6 things I would tell a woman to do as soon as the idea of a baby has entered her mind, but even if you have been trying to conceive for a while, these still apply. There are so many important things to do along the preconception and fertility journey, however, I shared some big-hitting ones and I think you will really enjoy how practical they are. I also share the exciting news that my Fertility Formula course is finally open for enrollment, so you can finally get the in-depth support so many of you have been asking me for on your journey toward motherhood! Without further ado, let's get started! I am launching my Fertility Formula course, cart opens on October 5th and closes on the 13th. Learn more at www.womanhoodwellness.com/fertilityformula Check out the Needed Prenatal and other supplement offerings here! Use code HealthyMother to save 20% off your first order! Doctor's Websites: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Oct 1, 2023

In this episode, we tease out the many reasons for cesarean birth versus vaginal birth - some warranted and some the cause of an impatient modern medical system. We walk you through how to prepare for a cesarean if you know you are having one, and some tips for the quick moments before a potentially unplanned cesarean as well. Dr. Leah shares her unique perspective on her homebirth turned cesarean, and how a frameshift helped her find moments of peace in the OR. We discuss our top tips for thorough healing and recovery, with many practical tips and resources sprinkled throughout. We hope you find value in this episode, whether it's for your preparation or your emotional and physical healing afterwards. Let's dive in. Resources From This Episode: Birth Documentary: The Business of Being Born Breech information via Dr. Stuart Fischbein http://www.birthinginstincts.com/breech-birth-information Breech Documentary: Heads Up Evidence Based Birth article on “big babies” https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-for-induction-or-c-section-for-big-baby/ Dr. Leah’s Birth Story episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/20-home-birth-turned-c-section-dr-leahs-birth-story/id1663942916?i=1000613406262 Magnesium types mentioned: Triple Mag by Vital Nutrients, Calm Powder by Natural Vitality Homeopathics for symptom management mentioned: Arnica montana 30C, Aconitum nappellus 30C, Ignatia amara 30C, Bellis perennis 30C, Carbo veg 30C Evivo probiotics great for cesarean born babies https://www.evivo.com/ Klaire Labs ABX Support for post-antibiotic usage for mom Reverse pressure softening for engorgement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJYZrAG6cRA VBAC resources: https://www.thevbaclink.com/ https://www.ican-online.org/ Mental emotional processing / birth trauma resources Rebirthing exercises https://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/birth-reclaiming-ceremony/ Home Birth Cesarean book and the companion workbook, Healing from a Homebirth Cesarean Body workers who are trauma informed and familiar with rebirthing for the baby Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Sep 20, 2023

Today on the podcast, Dr. Leah interviews her husband, Mike, about his experience as a man navigating male factor infertility. This is a rare peek into the mind of a man going through this vulnerable time and up-front insight on an often avoided topic. Although this journey was lonely for him, with 1 in 10 men struggling to conceive today, he realized after his experience that it's important to share if he can help even just one other couple have the family they dream of. We discuss what it was like for him to find out about his sperm, what the 6-year journey to conception was like, what support he received and wished he had had, and what he would recommend other men navigating this major obstacle do. He has such wisdom to share and practical tips for men and their partners as they navigate male-factor infertility. Let's dive in! Resources: Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Waitlist, Launches beginning of October 2023: https://www.womanhoodwellness.com/fertility-formula-waitlist Doctor's Websites: Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Sep 13, 2023

The first 10 days with your baby is a beautiful, dynamic, constantly changing season of life with many steep learning curves to tackle. I, Dr. Morgan, am incredibly passionate about this time period because I see so many families completely overwhelmed and underprepared for the day-to-day changes that occur in these early days. I want all new families to feel confident and able to enjoy their new babies during this immediate postpartum time, so in this episode I give my top 5 tips to thrive, and talk about my 11-video course that details all of these changes so that you and your partner know what to expect and can feel ready and confident in what is normal and what is not. From post-birth interventions through the first latch, milk coming in, meconium and normal stool changes, weight gain, birth recovery, true postpartum healing, placenta options and more - we've got you covered. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Immediate Postpartum Series Course Find an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) near me Healthy as a Mother Podcast #17: Developing a Birth Plan Healthy as a Mother Podcast #10: Breastfeeding: What to Know BEFORE Your Baby is Born Healthy as a Mother Podcast #14: Mastitis and Clogged Ducts: What TO Do and What NOT To Do Healthy as a Mother Podcast #12: A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties Healthy as a Mother Podcast #07: Postpartum Healing: No More Mothers Left in the Dust DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Sep 6, 2023

Get ready for this long-awaited IVF episode. In this solo episode, I break down my top 5 considerations for optimizing IVF naturally for anyone going through the IVF process or considering it in the future! We discuss the four unique phases where support is needed that I identified along my journey through IVF for our primarily male-factor infertility struggles. I discuss how IVF differs from an unassisted conception, what the industry is missing, and how we can fill in the gaps with natural medicine. If you are struggling to conceive, or you have a friend or family member thinking about doing IVF, you do NOT want to miss this one! Take Dr. Leah's free Fertility Type Quiz and Receive 3 Free Tips Unique to Your Type www.womanhoodwellness.com/quiz Previous episodes mentioned: #18: "Just Relax" and the Wisdom Behind Fertility Energy #22: Detoxing Before Pregnancy: Why and How to Do It DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 30, 2023

Calling all preggos! You are not going to want to miss this. In this week's episode, I talk with the incredible Ann Gilligan, Labor and Delivery Nurse and creator of Gilligan's Guide, which teaches pregnant women and providers specific maternal positioning in order to optimize the baby's position for a smooth vaginal birth. There was so much in this episode that I was absolute lit up by and I am SO excited about this information. I highly recommend looking into working with Ann and looking into taking her course if you're wanting to learn more - because I TRULY feel that this is the type of revolutionary information that we will see widely spread amongst ALL birth professionals in due time. Sit back and have a listen, you are going to learn a LOT. LEARN ABOUT GILLIGAN'S GUIDE: Learn more and work with Ann by following Ann @gilligansguide on Instagram and exploring her website at https://www.gilligansguide.com/ DOCTOR'S WEBSITES: Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Aug 25, 2023

What do PMS, anxiety, sleep issues, and miscarriages all have in common? Low progesterone may be playing a role in any of these. In today's episode we unpack everything you need to know about progesterone. We talk about the important role it plays in hormone balance, fertility and conception, and maintaining a pregnancy. We discuss why it may be low, how to tell if you are, how to test for it, and what to do to increase it naturally . We dive into supplementing with progesterone and we answer all of the questions our listeners asked about this incredible hormone. I think you are going to love this one! Resources Mentioned Detoxing Before Pregnancy - Podcast Episode Low-Tox Product Recommendations from Dr. Leah EWG.org to look up non-toxic products Testing Options for Progesterone Free Lab Testing Optimal Lab Ranges Guide from Dr. Leah Proov at home test Order yourself blood test at Ulta Labs Urinary DUTCH or Blood Comprehensive Fertility Panel at Womanhood Wellness Courses Mentioned Fertility Formula Steps - Mini Courses by Dr. Leah Supplements Mentioned Curcumin supplement Biphasic tinctures: Phytoest and Phytoprogest The Doctor's Links DOCTOR'S WEBSITES: Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 26, 2023

You are not just your egg count. When it comes to fertility there is so much more going on, even if you have low ovarian reserve. Today we interview Dr. Marc Sklar, a natural fertility specialist and we talk about eggs, what is at the root of low ovarian reserve, and what to do about it. Dr. Marc shares what he wishes for the world of fertility, and he shares his incredible wisdom. You do not want to miss this one. Today we interview Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 20 years. He’s mission is to help you feel HOPEFUL and CONFIDENT about your fertility journey again. Dr. Marc's Links FERTILITY TV WEEKLY EPISODE - http://bit.ly/thefertilityexpert FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/thefertilityexpert INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/the_fertility_expert/ APPLY TO QUALIFY FOR FERTILITY COACHING - http://marcsklar.com/discoverycall/ FREE LINKS Fertility Guide - http://marcsklar.com/fertilityguide/ Unexplained Infertility training https://marcsklar.com/unexplainedinfertility/ Fertility Anti Aging - https://marcsklar.com/fertilityantiaging_guide/ The Doctor's Links DOCTOR'S WEBSITES: Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 19, 2023

We are right there with you in the process of growing our families, and in this episode, we take you through the top 3 areas of focus each of us are prioritizing as we prep for the big transitions we both have coming up in the next few months. For Dr. Leah, it’s optimizing her health to conceive her second child, and for me Dr. Morgan, it’s preparing for the birth and postpartum of my fourth child. Dr. Leah leads you through her personal preconception journey, including what supplements she is taking and dietary or lifestyle steps to optimize the transfer, and for me Dr. Morgan, I outline my main focus points for the rest of my pregnancy, and then how I am making different planning decisions for my home birth as well as preparing those around me for a supported postpartum. Let’s dive in! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED: #23: All About Weaning: Philosophy, How To, and Factors to Consider #04: Preconception: What It Is and Why It Matters #22: Detoxing Before Pregnancy: Why and How to Do It Medley non-toxic couch Dr. Leah's Lady Part Repair Protocol all about vaginal microbiome optimization Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula , a comprehensive self-paced course to Needed's Stress Support for preconception or postpartum, use code DRGORDON or DRMORGAN for 20% off your first order The Red Tent , the book Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 12, 2023

We are back for part 2 of navigating relationships while trying to conceive. In this episode, we dive deeper into sex and intimacy. We discuss libido and sex while trying to conceive, during infertility, after pregnancy loss, connection with your partner, and relationship dynamics and advice. This episode is packed full of practical tips on how to navigate the complexity of this, what struggles with intimacy or sex in women and men may mean about your fertility, and we share our own personal experiences in this department. This is one of our favorite episodes so far! RESOURCES Wanting to Want It: The Low Down on Low Libido - podcast episode #15 Detoxing Before Pregnancy: Why and How to Do It - podcast episode #22 The 5 Love Languages -book COURSES Master Your Cycle - Dr. Leah's cycle mastery course DOCTOR'S WEBSITES: Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jul 5, 2023

What is it like to be someone going through infertility while others around you conceive easily - or vice versa? And how can you best support someone who is going through infertility? Relationship dynamics while trying to conceive, or while supporting someone who is trying to conceive, can be tricky to manage - and we are no strangers to how this can play out in a close friendship. Join us in this two-part series where we share our personal relationship story of how easy conceiving versus infertility affected our friendship, and follow along as we unpack several complex concepts like understanding your triggers, using non-violent communication and strong boundary setting, neurolinguistic programming, as well as many practical tips on how to move through the difficult emotions that come up throughout this process. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 1. Supporting friends going through infertility and the types of things to say, or avoid saying: Episode #18: "Just Relax" and the Wisdom Behind Fertility Energy 2. Non-Violent Communication , the book 3. Neurolinguistic Programming 4. The Five Personality Patterns: Your Guide to Understanding Yourself and Others and Developing Emotional Maturity , the book DOCTOR'S WEBSITES: Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 29, 2023

Is it normal to pee when you sneeze? Can you lift weights while pregnant? What’s the best way to start working out again after having a baby? Join us this week as we talk with pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Lauren mallari-Snyder, to dispel common myths, discuss dysfunction versus health, vaginal versus cesarean birth recovery, prolapse, urinary AND fecal incontinence and so, so much more. Info from Episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtHmPlwKnXy/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Dr. Lauren's Website: https://www.sdthrive.com/ DOCTOR'S WEBSITES: Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 21, 2023

You all had so many questions from the first round that we had to make a part two so that we could answer all of your questions! In this Q&A episode, we get into topics like how we personally handle conflict with our partners, lanolin use for nipple healing, how much we both weigh, how to handle people around you wearing perfume, melatonin and caffeine in pregnancy and what if you and your partner disagree on the number of children to have, and more! We get into some nitty gritty around general conflict resolution in this episode, which is something not enough people talk about so we are happy to break open that conversation as it pertains to the world of fertility toxins on coworkers or handling disagreements with your spouse- let's go! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES: Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 14, 2023

We said, "Ask us anything" and now we are responding. In this Q&A episode, we answer a few of the top questions we received from our listeners. We dive into what implantation bleeding looks like, the pros and cons of IUDs AND vasectomies, Phexxi birth control and its impact on the vagina, anxiety in the first trimester, chronic constipation in kids, and how to raise progesterone and testosterone. We share our real-life vulnerable answers to some of these questions and as always aim to help teach and empower you along your journey on becoming or being a mother, wherever you land on that spectrum. So without anymore delay, let's get started! Free Optimal Lab Ranges Guide - CLICK HERE DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jun 7, 2023

How in the world do you begin weaning your child, and when can you safely start? In this episode we talk in detail about factors to consider for night weaning and day weaning (because they are different), as well as my personal, yet also tried and true method of how to organize and approach the topic with your child in a way that respects their emotions AND respects the milk in your boobs so you're at less risk for clogged ducts or mastitis. We discuss weaning babies versus toddlers, whether or not you need to give them replacement milk, and explain the signs and symptoms of post weaning depression, which unfortunately is rarely talked about. We ALSO talk about trying to conceive while breastfeeding or throughout weaning, and share our maybe unpopular opinions about optimal age gaps between children. Here we go! Additional notes: THE SMOOTHIE recipe (to feed 3-4 people): 2 tablespoons seed mix: flax, hemp, chia 1 piece fresh fruit: banana or something similar 1-2 cups frozen organic berries 3-4 tablespoons nut butter or coconut mana, or the fat from canned coconut milk or 1/2 avocado for fat Several big handfuls of mixed greens or spinach (we freeze ours so it lasts longer) Protein powder if you wish (something clean like a pure grassfed whey, collagen, or pea protein if vegan is fine) Greens powder, like a super greens or super foods powder 1/2 the blender full of organic real orange juice (or not if you prefer) 1/2 the jug full of filtered water Blend well and keep adding liquid if it's too thick! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 31, 2023

What are toxins and what is a detox? Why is detoxing important to do before you become pregnant? In this episode we unpack the buzz word "detox" and discuss what detoxing actually is, why it's important to do before becoming pregnant, and how to do it. We share some of our favorite tips and how to find the balance between awareness and overwhelm. This is an important topic, so let's dive in! Dr. Leah's Detox Before Pregnancy Course Favorite Low-Tox Products DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 24, 2023

Dr. Morgan here, and this episode is near and dear to my heart - as I am no stranger to the experience of postpartum depression and anxiety. I feel for myself looking back on those experiences, and have immense compassion for those going through these dark times. PPD and PPA unfortunately affect as many as 1 in 7 or 8 women, and we are here today to tease out five possible root causes so that in case these are a component in your story, you have a path to walk towards finding yourself again. Some of these are easily missed on improper lab orders, or are commonly mistaken as normal symptoms of life with a new baby - but we know there is a different way - a way where you can enjoy motherhood feeling like yourself, even through the tough times. We are here for you, and hope this episode helps. DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ SHOW NOTES: Baby blues information and symptoms: https://drsarahallen.com/baby-blues/ Postpartum depression symptoms: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9312-postpartum-depression Postpartum depression screening questionnaire https://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/pediatrics/downloads/edinburghscale.pdf and https://www.phqscreeners.com/ and https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/postpartum-depression/ https://www.postpartumlink.com/ for motherhood focused therapy Episode #07 for more information on postpartum healing from our perspective Episode #09 for Dr. Cerra Kelly’s episode on postpartum body image Episode # Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 17, 2023

If there is one thing I have learned along my journey toward motherhood it is surrender. Circumstances and events don't always go as planned. The fact that I, a naturopathic doctor who aims to do as little intervention as possible, ended up needing medical assistance to not only conceive but also birth my baby is beyond ironic. Dr. Morgan and I relive the crazy story of my daughter's birth and I share not only the journey but also the insights that brought me peace through a process that ended up drastically different than I imagined. DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 10, 2023

Story time! Come along with me as I walk you through my first three home birth stories, and how I plan to prep for my FOURTH birth set for late October. I've had a variety of experiences, and learned new lessons each time. From a long arduous back labor to a very quick and shocking fetal ejection reflex birth, to then the middle-ground goldilocks 12 hour labor and my first water birth - you'll be sure to laugh alongside Dr. Leah and I through this one! Let's go! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

May 4, 2023

Are you trying to conceive? Have you been told to "Just Relax." It's such a common statement to hear along the fertility journey and to some of us it can be incredibly invalidating and frustrating because it isn't always that easy. However, is there something to this statement and concept? Does relaxing actually play a factor in trying to conceive? We talk about this as well as the concept of the fertility battery and the wisdom behind fertility energy. This is a game changing episode, so let's dive in. Dr. Leah's Stress Course HERE. See all of her courses HERE. DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 26, 2023

Don't let anyone make fun of you for making a birth plan. In this episode, we talk about the idea and energetics of writing a birth plan, all of the various components to consider adding, as well as some philosophy on flexibility during birth. We dive into various newborn and mother-based interventions to be aware so that you, your partner, and any labor support people can be on the same page in advocating for the choices you want for you and your baby. We cover a LOT, so you may want to re-listen, or take notes. Let's dive in! RESOURCES Dr. Stuart Fischbein http://www.birthinginstincts.com/ and his podcast, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birthing-instincts/id1552816683 DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Apr 19, 2023

This important part of fertility can determine whether you conceive, whether you maintain the pregnancy and don't miscarry, and it can impact the health of your future baby from childhood through their adult life! It's the quality of your eggs! Eggs are the female equivalent of sperm in a man. Together egg and sperm are what meet to create your baby, so they are pretty important. Today we talk about them and how to improve your egg quality to improve fertility outcomes as well as how to live in a healthy balance of optimal health and sustainability and joy along the fertility journey. Check out Dr. Leah's Egg Quality Course HERE. See all of her courses HERE. DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 29, 2023

Today we are discussing one of the hottest topics we talk about: low libido, aka low sex drive. What is low libido? How much sex is normal? What factors affect it? What to do if you "Want to Want It, But Don't?" What can you do to boost your sex drive? We answer all of this and more in this episode. You do NOT want to miss this one, so grab a nice cup of tea and curl up to listen as we share the low-down on low libido. Dr. Leah's course: The Libido Code DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 22, 2023

Mastitis care guidelines have changed for the better, and this episode teaches you more than just the basic methods of how to manage it. We also discuss how to prevent it, how to tell which type you have, what to do if it becomes recurrent, and then most importantly - what TO do and what NOT to do - and it might surprise you. This episode hits home for me due to my own long unfortunate history with recurrent mastitis, and I am over the moon to share what I’ve learned over the last several years so that no one has to feel as lost as I did. Let's go! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 15, 2023

You may have heard of Autism before, but I bet you have never heard what our special guest doctor has to say about it. Today we interview Dr. Ari Calhoun, one of the top experts on Autism and other childhood brain development conditions. She helps us unpack this increasingly common diagnosis, and she shares some practical tips on how to support your child's brain development before pregnancy, in utero, and during early childhood in order to reduce the risks for Autism and other neurodevelopment disorders. You do not want to miss this one! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Ari Calhoun's website: https://wholesomebrainmedicine.com/ Dr. Ari Calhoun's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aricalhoun/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 8, 2023

What in the world is a tongue lie, and how does it affect baby’s ability to breastfeed, eat solids, speak, keep their teeth clean, breathe well, and develop the structure of their face? This is a large topic, and a little touchy. The tongue tie world has exploded in the last several years - and for good reason. Families need resources to help figure out what is happening with their babies - but there’s a darker side of the industry that takes advantage of a growing problem, for profit. No one is surprised, but we are calling it out. Oral ties ARE a real issue, and in this episode we discuss the symptoms and solutions, as well as how the function of the tongue affects MANY other areas of health later on into adulthood. Whether you’re new to the idea of tongue and lip ties, or a seasoned vet, we’re sure you’ll learn a lot in this fiery episode. DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ RESOURCES IBCLC resource: https://iblce.org/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Mar 1, 2023

This is a juicy episode, so get ready. We are talking all about postpartum sex, how things can change after baby, what to expect, what to share with your partner about those changes, and what to do to support yourself in this season. On this podcast we like to talk about the real, the raw, and the un-talked about, and this is no exception. So here we go! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ RESOURCES Favorite non-toxic lube Favorite clitoral stimulator San Diego Pelvic PT - Lauren from Thrive PT Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 22, 2023

Breastfeeding is the next natural step after birthing a baby - but guess what, you AND your baby still have to learn how to do it. In this episode, we discuss several principles to successful breastfeeding, and how to prepare for the process during your pregnancy. Having a newborn comes with many steep learning curves, and this is certainly one of them - but having education and resources to back your inherent instincts and motivation to breastfeed your baby can make or break the experience. We have to remember that we used to get this info as little girls surrounded by community - but today, most new mothers have never even seen a baby latch. From tongue ties to letdowns, building your supply, positioning, and mastitis - let us help guide and pump you up for this special relationship, so there’s no surprises - let’s go! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ RESOURCES Breastfeeding videos by Jack Newman's International Breastfeeding Centre: https://ibconline.ca/breastfeeding-videos-english/ Book: The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by the Le Leche League - click here Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump: https://haakaausa.com/products/haakaa-silicone-breast-pump-with-suction-base-5-oz-1pk-1 Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin - click here Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin - click here Kelly Mom Breastfeeding website: kellymom.com Dr. Morgan MacDermott's Mastitis Manual Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 15, 2023

We’re talking all things body image in pregnancy and postpartum this week, with special guest, Dr. Cerra Kelly naturopathic doctor and women’s reproductive health expert. The body changes that come with building and raising children are largely un talked about and almost considered taboo. There’s immense pressure to “snap back” to your old body, one without any marks or signs of life. We’re here to destroy that notion, and deeply discuss the work that many women must go through to find body neutrality and self love after making babies. For those with history of disordered eating, these changes can be incredibly overwhelming, and Dr. Cerra guides us through how she talks with patients to emphasize the importance of eating more to become fertile, how the weight gain is protective of breastmilk supplies, and how she leads women through re-parenting exercises to heal the hurt inner child aspect of themselves where body awareness and image issues began to take hold in their lives. The goal is to find radical self love for the amazing work our bodies are doing to build a family and bring forth life. DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Cerra Kelly's website: https://www.windandseawellness.com/contact Dr. Cerra Kelly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.mindful.doctor/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ RESOURCES MENTIONED "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 8, 2023

I wouldn’t be a mom without IVF and I am so grateful for it. But is IVF always the right choice, or are so many women and couples being shuttled into this path unnecessarily? In this episode we talk about it all, from the broken fertility system, to the miraculous, and sometimes unnecessary act that is IVF. We discuss what you can do NOW to prevent needing IVF or what steps to take to assess your fertility whether you are just starting your fertility journey or are a seasoned infertility warrior. COURSES Sperm and Male Fertility Courses by Dr. Leah on Womanhood Wellness at www.womanhoodwellness.com/sperm DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ RESOURCES Healthy As A Mother Episode #06: Sperm Matter: Why We Should Care About Male Fertility Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Feb 1, 2023

This episode is all about how to properly take care of YOU during your postpartum period, commonly called the fourth trimester. Our culture places a lot of emphasis on the new baby, and rightly so, but we’re sadly missing a huge piece of this puzzle - the health, recovery, and well-being of the new mother. We discuss what practices cultures throughout history and around the world have done to care for their new mothers, and how to plan and prepare for your own well supported, well nourished, and restful postpartum. We get down to the nitty gritty details of how warmth, nature, and community help build you up so you enter motherhood feeling resilient and replenished, rather than burnt out and overwhelmed. Get ready to take some notes, let’s get going! DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ RESOURCES The First Forty Days by Heng Ou The Fourth Trimester by Kimberly Johnson Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 25, 2023

In this episode we unpack why sperm matter, the important role of male fertility, and how it’s drastically declining. We break down how sperm are made, what can impact them, and what practical steps you, or your partner can do to optimize sperm, improve fertility outcomes, and change the trajectory of your future children's health. This topic is very near and dear to my heart as you will soon find out. Grab a pen and paper or get ready to add some notes to your phone, and let’s get started! COURSES Sperm and Male Fertility Courses by Dr. Leah on Womanhood Wellness at www.womanhoodwellness.com/sperm DOCTOR'S WEBSITES Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ RESOURCES The Countdown Book Research article on declining sperm counts Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 19, 2023

Get ready because this is one of my favorite topics of all time. Consider this episode a mini crash course in birth, discussing things like what triggers labor to begin, and how it all starts, what exactly is happening inside your body and with your important labor hormones, and how we can use this understanding to “bio hack” your birth experience to support positive outcomes. We discuss the types of things that can cause birth to stall out, why contractions hurt and how to reduce that pain, and the INCREDIBLE things that happen inside your baby’s body when they take their first breath. Thank you for being here, now let’s dive in! The Doctor's Websites Dr. Morgan’s website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah’s website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Resources Mentioned BOOK: Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices by Sarah Buckley HERE BOOK: Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin HERE BOOK: Childbirth Without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth by Grantly Dick-Read HERE More information about the midwife and teacher, Whapio https://thematrona.com/ http://www.birthinginstincts.com/reteach-breech https://www.breechwithoutborders.org/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 12, 2023

This episode is packed full of everything you need for the preconception or prior to pregnancy season. We talk about it all from the moment you decide to get off birth control all the way to the time you were actually trying to conceive. We share practical tips on setting your body up for success, using nutrition and sleep, removing toxins, practicing stress management, the healing power of nature. And we even talk about your partner's role. You may want to grab a pen and paper for this one. The Doctor's Websites Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 10, 2023

In this juicy episode, we go over the origin of birth control and its history so you can understand this fully. Then we dive into what exactly birth control is doing to your body and why birth control periods are not REAL periods. We discussed why birth control is often prescribed and why it shouldn't be used as a catchall for women's hormonal imbalances. Learn, what you can do to support your body on and off birth control to protect your hormones and preserve your fertility. Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 9, 2023

In this episode, we discuss the unfortunate realities of the modern industrialized birth system, how it is not conducive to supporting the physiology of labor, and how this means real, tangible, poor outcomes for mothers and babies. We break down due dates, unnecessary interventions, inductions, cesareans, and the tenants of physiological labor that are generally unsupported in the most hospital systems today. This is what happens when individualized care isn't the standard, and we break down several trap points for women to become aware of, and. We hope you learn a lot and come out feeling more empowered than ever. Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Jan 8, 2023

This episode is an introduction to Season 1 of the Healthy As A Mother Podcast. We tell the story of how we met and became college roommates, medical school study buddies, and now mom friend besties and co-hosts. We share our passions for women’s health, motherhood, and our own struggles behind why we do what we do. It will feel like you are sitting on the couch right there with us, so let’s get started! Dr. Morgan's website: www.milkmedicine.com Dr. Leah's website: www.womanhoodwellness.com Dr. Morgan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganmacdermott/ Dr. Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/ Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com Instagram: @morganmacdermott