Toxic Tangents

As any new parent  knows, when the baby sleeps... that's the time when you finally get  things done... or bathe... or catch up on your own sleep.⁠  *Sigh*⁠ ⁠ If only it were that easy to get your baby off to la-la land. Thankfully,  there are some things you can do! That's why we're so excited to be  joined by Certified Infant/Toddler Sleep Coach Heidi Lovens (@everydaylovens)!⁠ ⁠ We're going to talk about tips for helping your baby catch some Zs, how to  keep your baby on schedule, products that might help, and more!⁠ ⁠ Have a question about getting your little one to sleep? Leave them in the comments, and we'll ask Heidi during the Live!⁠ ⁠ Heidi is also an Advocate for @HughandGrace, a #MillionMarkerApproved,  hormone-safe, luxury skincare line. Our CEO/Founder Jenna is also on the Hugh & Grace Advisory Board. 

A woman's body is  extremely dynamic and has unique nutritional needs in every phase of  their cycle. These needs become even more nuanced when a woman is trying  to conceive. One of the most effective and natural ways to support  healthy nutrition preconception is through seed cycling.⁠ ⁠ Seed  cycling involves eating specific seeds during your phases in order to  promote optimal hormone production. We're going to discuss #seedcycling with @DrCorinaDunlap. ⁠ ⁠ Dr. Dunlap is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medical researcher specializing in women’s health at all stages of life. ⁠ ⁠ Dr. Dunlap is going to discuss which seeds to eat and when, how they influence your hormones, and discuss @beeyawellness, who creates cycle-supportive #superfoods. ⁠

Being a new mom is rewarding, fulfilling...STRESSFUL work. A new bundle of joy can leave a mother feeling joyless. This is an honest reality for many new mothers. You are not alone in feeling this way. ⁠ ⁠ Heading into motherhood with newer expectations and learning some coping mechanisms ahead of  time can make the transition into this new chapter a little less  stressful. That's why we're so excited to be joined today by Elizabeth Joy of @MiraculousMamas to discuss new mom stress management.⁠ ⁠ Elizabeth Joy (@esandoz) is a birth doula, prenatal coach, and podcast host of the Miraculous  Mamas. She is also a new mom herself! We're going to discuss dealing with the trauma of childbirth, how fear can add to stress, and healthy ways to manage your stress when you are strapped for time.⁠ ⁠

Did you know that many skincare products actually contain ingredients that could be allergens to you?⁠ ⁠ Sounds counterintuitive, right?⁠ ⁠ That's why we are so excited to be joined today by @CrunchyAllergist Kara Wada, M.D. Dr. Wada is an allergist and immunologist. We're going  to discuss why some ingredients cause allergic reactions in people and  what to do about it. ⁠ ⁠ Many people who use Million Marker's  Detect & Detox Test Kit and test high for BPA, phthalates, and other  hormone-disrupting chemicals, are usually exposed through personal care  products. We're talking lotions, soaps, perfumes, etc. ⁠ ⁠ The  chemicals we test for disrupt your hormones. However, many of these  products also contain known allergens (like phenoxyethanol). Studies  show that other ingredients (like parabens, which we test for) can  increase the allergens' effects (like in the case of phenoxyethanol). ⁠ ⁠ When  it comes to personal products, your body must contend with packaging  and ingredients. So, navigating a healthier lifestyle might be  challenging. Be sure to ask some questions in the comments.

Did you know that cholesterol is essential for producing hormones? ⁠ ⁠ There are a lot of misconceptions about cholesterol. That's why we're chatting on IG Live today with Dr. Aumatma Simmons (@holisticfertilitydoctor).  Dr. Aumatma is the CEO of the Holistic Fertility Institute and the  Founder of the Holistic Fertility Center in Houston, Texas. She also  hosts the Egg Meet Sperm Podcast. ⁠ ⁠ We're going to discuss how  our body uses cholesterol, the difference between "good" and "bad  cholesterol," and how cholesterol can impact fertility. ⁠

Conception and maintaining a pregnancy have specific nutritional requirements. We are so excited to be joined by @DaraGodfreyNutrition of the Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York (@RMAofny) and host of the @Fertility_Forward podcast. Dara is a Registered Dietitian and Fertility Nutritionist. ⁠ ⁠ We are going to discuss eating for conception and a healthy pregnancy. We'll talk about meal-planning, intuitive eating, the partner's role in  following a healthy diet, and more!⁠

An imbalanced cycle can impact fertility, libido, energy levels, and more. ⁠ ⁠ There are four main phases of the menstrual cycle. ⁠ ⁠ Each phase requires unique demands from the body. Therefore, every phase has unique nutritional needs. ⁠ ⁠ That's why we've invited Dr. Bindiya Gandhi (@drbindiyamd)  to our IG Live tomorrow! Dr. Bindiya is a Double Board Certified Family  Physician & Integrative Medicine with expertise in Functional &  Holistic Medicine.⁠ She is also the Medical Director at Revive Atlanta MD and a leptin expert. ⁠ ⁠ We can't wait to hear Dr. Bindiya's advice about what to eat for each phase of your menstrual cycle. ⁠ ⁠

Hugh & Grace is a #MillionMarkerApproved Product. They have a line of hormone-safe face and body oil, serums, and soaps crafted by award-winning formulators. You can receive 10% off  by clicking our Link In Bio and using the code MILLION.⁠ Through her own personal adversities, Sara Jensen was driven to develop Hugh & Grace, a better-than-clean skincare brand. Her 14-year struggle to have a family caused Sara and her husband set out to rethink the self-care industry. ⁠ ⁠ The husband-and-wife duo identified a gap in the  market for self-care products that address hormone safety, as most personal care products — including clean, non-toxic products — contain harmful chemicals that can impact our hormones and our health. ⁠ ⁠ Sara  and her husband were amazed when two of their family members  volunteered to be their surrogates, and the couple founded Hugh &  Grace to create high-performing, hormone-safe products for the whole  family!⁠ ⁠ Prior to founding Hugh & Grace, Sara earned her MBA from USC Marshall and spent the previous six years working at USC Marshall in development on the major gifts team. ⁠ ⁠ She is also responsible for spearheading the maternity leave policy change at USC, the largest private employer in LA, to include adoptions and surrogacy. She is the proud mother to Hugh, 4, and Grace, 2. ⁠

Trauma isn't something that happens, and then poof! We just move on. It's something that can linger for years...even our entire lives. It can have a lasting impact  on your mindset, productivity, and lifestyle choices. ⁠ ⁠ That is why we are so excited to be joined by Dr. Christian Gonzalez aka Dr. G (@doctor.gonzalez).  Dr. G is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in mental health,  trauma, cancer, and toxins. We're going to discuss how trauma manifests  into illnesses and what to do about it. ⁠ ⁠ Dr. G is also the co-founder of the @swellscore and host of the Heal Thy Self Podcast (@healthyself.drg).⁠ ⁠

Many women who use Million Marker's services have been prescribed birth control at various points in their lives. Some received birth control as a child for acne issues. Others have been prescribed birth control for dealing with conditions like PCOS. ⁠While this is a useful solution for some, birth control is not a one-size-fits-all approach. For any women,  it can add to their anxiety, mess up regular hormone production, and more. ⁠Birth control is synthetic hormones that act as endocrine disruptors. That means they can mess up our natural hormonal signaling.⁠ ⁠ Today's guest has helped many of her clients transition off of birth control. We will be joined by Chelsea Potter, RDN (@good.mood.nutrition). Chelsea is a Hormone Dietitian who uses food and supplements to help women balance hormones.⁠ ⁠