In this conversation, Keltie and her guest, Desiree Nielsen, discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, as well as the importance of maintaining personal identity outside of being a parent. Desiree shares:

Her experience of balancing her career ambitions with raising children and the fear of losing herself in motherhood
The early struggles of parenthood, the impact on mental health, and the decision to have another child
Desiree's unique experience of hypnobirthing and how it helped her overcome fear and pain during childbirth
The fulfillment in watching her children grow and how she and her husband parent as a team …and so much more!

As mentioned in the show: Learn more about Desiree and her work online at www.desireerd.com. Find Desiree on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireenielsenrd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@desireenielsennutrition Pre-order Desiree's new book, Plant Magic: A Celebration of Plant-Based Cooking for Everyone, releasing April 23rd, 2024.

About Desiree Nielsen, R.D.: Desiree is a Registered Dietitian with a focus on plant-based nutrition and digestive health. She is the author of 2 Canadian bestselling plant-based cookbooks, Eat More Plants and Good For Your Gut as well as the host of an evidence-informed wellness podcast, The Allsorts Podcast. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, where she owns a private practice with a non-diet, weight-neutral approach to nutrition and health.

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1. Desiree Nielsen on The Ups and Downs of Motherhood