Healthy As A Mother

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/4iFkd9LThe Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Workbook: The Guide to Surviving Your Emotions When Having a Baby https://amzn.to/4cSeHixFollow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanywarrenlcswDownload the Expectful app: https://expectful.com/Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 - ApplicationStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 ProgesteroneEpisode #53: Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. AumatmaStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 @drelanaroumellListen to Dr. Elana's podcast: The Doctor Mom PodcastVisit Dr. Elana's WebsiteGet 50% off Dr. Elana's Membership: use code HEALTHYMOTHERHolle Infant Goat FormulaBiogaia protectis for L. RheuteriNat Phos 6x and Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

Dr. Joel Gator Warsh, an integrative medicine pediatrician and author, dives deep into the complex world of vaccinations. He discusses the rising vaccine hesitancy among parents, emphasizing the need for better communication and comprehensive safety studies. Dr. Warsh shares insights on alternative vaccination schedules, the risks of delaying shots, and the implications of the 1986 legislation on vaccine liability. The conversation advocates for a nuanced understanding of vaccinations, encouraging open dialogue and research to rebuild trust in vaccination practices.

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 FertilitySophia's WebsiteFollow Sophia on Instagram: @ttc.nutritionistHealthy As A Mother Episode #81: Your Cycle: Using the Fifth Vital Sign as Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-JackStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 BookArianna's Podcast The Hum of Home: Spirit Baby Connection and Communication EpisodeHannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth BookHannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth with Catherine Pakaluk Podcast EpisodeStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 hereCheck out @clairefagin on InstagramSee @Lbreggy's post about postpartumStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott