Healthy As A Mother

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 bookThe Body Keeps Score bookHealthy As A Mother Episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyHealthy As A Mother Episode #15: Wanting to Want It: The Low-Down on Low LibidoDr. Leah's Female Lab Ranges FreebieEFT Universe or EFT Tapping Training InstituteMental and emotional release (MER)PsychotherapyFamily systems therapyInherited family trauma therapySchema therapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 NestorHealthy as a Mother episode #12 A Deep Dive on Lip and Tongue TiesHealthy as a Mother episode #32: The Vital Importance of Baby's Position During Birth with Ann Gilligan, RN, LNC, RYPTLearn more about Dr. Dan Bruce at Boise Integrative DentistryThe ALF Approach: Changing the Face of Orthodontics, by Tasha Turzo-MooreMewing Habit Trainers to look into: Myobrace, Myomunchee, Vivos, Healthy StartDr Morgan's Natural Cold and Flu Remedies courseStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 BundleDr. Leah's Master Your Cycle Mini CourseDr. Bala's Period Solutions AcademyStay Connected With Our Guest:Website: https://www.drsarubala.com/Instagram: @drsarubala Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottShop our Healthy As A Mother merch store >> www.healthyasamother.com/storeStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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.docStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottShop Healthy As A Mother Merch Store Here! Stay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 InstagramStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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.comhttps://realfoodforfertility.com/ Instagram: @lilynicholsrdnStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 CallThe Birthing Instincts PodcastThe VBAC Link PodcastIna May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May GaskinBaby Got VBAC by Colleen NoonThe Expectful appStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 courseDr. Leah's Master your cycle courseDr. Leah's Strengthen Your Sperm course Episode #63: Role Changes and Expectations within Fatherhood with Wes MacDermottStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthy.as.a.motherDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermottThis 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.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott

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 CenterFrom midwife, Julianne Robinson LM, CPM:Take her online homebirth birth classVBAC statistics mentioned: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(22)00840-7/fulltext & https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db359-h.pdfFrom doula, Care Messer:Learn about Care's online Hypnobirthing classes at the Birth Education CenterTake her FREE course on How to Prevent an Unnecessary CesareanDoula Traci to talk about advocacy for birth workersPerinatal birth psychology with Anna VerwaalAPPPAH Live Training on "What's Missing In Childbirth Education?"From Dr. Morgan: Learn more about the 6-Week Pregnancy CallStay Connected With Our Guests:Dr. Capetanakis DO, OBGYN: Website: https://drcapetanakis.com/Instagram: @drcapetanakisJulianne Robinson LM, CPM - Midwife: Websites: https://www.pangaeamidwifery.com/ & https://www.hellohomebirth.com/Instagram: @pangaeamidwifery & @tales.of.a.midwifeCare Messer, Doula:Website: https://www.birtheducationcenter.com/Instagram: @birtheducationcenterStay Connected With Us:Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmediciStay Connected With Us:Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.comInstagram: @healthyasamotherpodcastDr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.comInstagram: @drleahgordonDr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.comInstagram: @morganmacdermott