Real Food Mamas Podcast

Stephanie interviews Dr. Lindsey Mathews, D.C., BIRTHFIT founder, about the four pillars of BIRTHFIT (fitness, nutrition, chiropractic, and mindset) and how each of these pillars helps moms prepare for birth and postpartum. You'll learn how to take charge of your body and your decisions so you can have a more empowered pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This interview is real, raw, and gets straight to the point. You'll walk away with actions steps that you can implement today to have a better birth. Dr. Lindsey Mathews, DC's bio: Dr. Lindsey Mathews, DC is the founder and CEO of BIRTHFIT. Lindsey is a chiropractor that specializes in the biomechanics and movement patterns of the human body, while also restoring mechanical integrity of the nervous system. Dr. Lindsey believes that we are born to move and that movement is life. On the field, behind the screen, and everyday, Dr. Lindsey has witnessed the endless capabilities of the human body. Her path has lead her to her Venice, CA, where she leads BIRTHFIT HQ,

Join Stephanie as she interviews Elizabeth Quinn, mom of four and ICAN chapter leader, to discuss vaginal birth after cesearan (VBACs). You'll be inspired by Elizabeth's story and learn about VBAC safety, concerns, preparation, and strategies for healing physically and emotionally from your past birth(s). She also shares her favorite resources to help moms learn about their options and provides advice on finding a supportive provider. Elizabeth Quinn's bio: Elizabeth Quinn and her husband, Percy are raising their children in Jackson, Mississippi. They have four children: daughters Chesley, 7 years old, Anders 5 years old, and Adella 2.5 years old and they just welcomed their son on July 1, Sims McCallum. Elizabeth had a unnecessary section with her first child and a repeat section with her second before finding ICAN. It was with the support of her ICAN chapter that she went for and achieved a vba2c with her third and fourth children. She is chapter leader of ICAN of Jackson, Mississippi and active in the birt

Join Aglaée as she interviews Christine Arylo to talk about your Inner Mean Girl(s) might have been running your past year and how to access your Inner Wisdom (yes, you have it) to start the coming year. Christine also share her favorite daily morning practice and gives you some double dares that I also dare you to take in 2017!

Join Aglaée as she interviews Ali Barton who tells her incredibly inspiring story. This is a MUST listen! We also talk about organ donation, Ali's surrogate pregnancy, the biggest lesson she wants to teach her kids, how her mindset kept her going and how she gives us permission to complain and not compare our struggles.

Join Aglaée as she interviews registered dietitian and BLW expert Jessica Coll to talk about Baby-Led Weaning and share practical tips and even recipes for you and your little ones. More specifically, we cover the introduction of meat, how to ensure babies get enough iron, how to introduce leafy greens BLW-style and how to make eating out easier. Enjoy the listen! :) Jessica Coll's bio: Jessica Coll is obsessed with food. That is probably why she spent more than a thousand hours studying breasts. In addition to being a registered dietitian, she became a lactation consultant because breastmilk is a human being’s very first experience with food. Listen to this: everyone’s first real relationship is with food, from the womb to the spoon. For lots of us in North America, that relationship is troubled from day one. This is a story most people are trying to rewrite for the rest of their lives. As a parent, you are in the most powerful position to help your baby transform this relationship into a love story. One tha

Join Aglaée as she interviews Amelia Barnes to first talk about the benefits of yoga for moms and the important role yoga has played in her life, including during both of her pregnancies and postpartum periods. In the second part of the interview, you will learn about Amelia's incredibly inspiring story with her first baby, Landon, unexpectedly passing away only 4 days after he was born and how he saved his sister's life. Enjoy the listen! :) Amelia Barnes's bio: Amelia Kathryn Barnes is a yoga teacher, retreat facilitator and small business owner. She teaches at Moksha Yoga Winnipeg and is a guide at the yoga and wellness website oneOeight.com. She is also the creator of PranaVidaStyle, a unique line of inspired and Canadian-made yoga apparel. Amelia lives in Winnipeg, Canada with her husband Justin, daughter Lily and their big white mutt Cody. Amelia Barnes TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [3:27] Welcome Amelia! - Let's talk about yoga for moms! How she got started with yoga Pros and cons of practicing at home

Join Aglaée as she interviews Parijat Deshpande about high-risk pregnancies and the importance of emotional health and stress reduction during that crucial time of your life. Whether you are experiencing a high-risk pregnancy or not, please give this episode a listen so you can share it with the moms who need it and I promise you'll also learn a few practical tips to apply to your life today (pregnant or not!). Enjoy the listen! :) Parijat Deshpande's bio: Parijat Deshpande is the leading perinatal wellness expert who specializes in working with women during a high-risk pregnancy. She educates and guides women on how to manage their stress and anxiety so they can have healthier pregnancies, decrease their risk of preterm birth and give their baby a healthy start to life. Parijat is a clinically trained therapist, a women’s wellness expert and an experienced speaker on the impact of stress on health and wellness. She has over 4 years of experience as a Psychology Lecturer UC Berkeley and is the founder of MySa

Join Aglaée as she interviews Lisa Chin to learn more about her best tips for the fourth trimester. In this episode, we talk about a lot of interesting and time-proven Chinese traditions as well as concrete practical tips to get the nutrition your need for your postpartum recovery in today's modern world. And don't forget to sign up for her Fourth Trimester Summit happening Nov 8-18, 2016! Enjoy the listen! :) Lisa Chin's bio: Lisa Chin is a holistic mama to a happy two year old girl. Motherhood has profoundly changed who she is, how she sees the world and the mark she wants to leave. She seeks to live an inspired life of mothering, writing, and pursuing what calls to be created. When she's not wrangling spreadsheets or her toddler, she can be found writing for her blog, Lisa for Real (lisaforreal.com), where she share her thoughts on fierce femininity, eureka moments and lessons in self-awareness. Her latest project is the Fourth Trimester Summit where Lisa interviews over 40 experts in women's health, infan

Join Stephanie and Aglaée as they talk about Stephanie's postpartum plan TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [1:35] Happy 2nd birthday to our boys! [2:33] Final preparation before giving birth [6:26] Stephanie's birth [8:18] Stephanie's reasons for choosing a homebirth [12:08] What to do with other kids during labor [16:03] Practical tips to help older children adjust to the transition [20:04] Foods for the postpartum period [23:00] What Stephanie plans to do differently this time [28:08] Outro Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook Aglaée's Free 7-day Bloat-Free Forever Online Course   Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.  

Join Stephanie and Aglaée as they talk about Stephanie's second pregnancy, how it's different than her first, what she's been eating, her exercise routine, her supplements and her best tips for first time and second time moms. TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [2:39] Updates on Stephanie's pregnancy [3:50] How her second pregnancy is different than the first (by trimester) [15:01] Successes during this pregnancy [18:22] Struggles during this pregnancy [19:50] Stephanie's pregnancy diet [23:51] Stephanie's exercise routine [27:07] Stephanie's supplementation [30:28] Tips for first time moms [32:39] Tips for second time moms [36:20] Outro Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: Belly mapping Supplements: see this page Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook Aglaée's Free 7-day Bloat-Free Forever Online Course   Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose,

Join Aglaée as she interviews Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby about a very important topic that is not directly related to nutrition but that can make a tremendous impact on your health and that of the whole family: your marriage (or any other kinds of relationships)!  In this episode, you'll learn about how becoming parents can affect your marriage (although you might already have noticed it yourself!), what common pitfalls to avoid, strategies to better nourish and nurture your marriage and when to know you need professional help. Enjoy the listen! :)   Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby's bio: Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a board certified life coach, and the founder and clinical director of Growing Self Counseling and coaching in Denver, Colorado. Though her practice is based in Denver she works with clients all over the US and internationally through online video. She's also the host of the Love, Happiness and Success podcast, and award-winning author of "Exaholics: Breaking your addiction t

Join Stephanie and Aglaée as they answer questions about controversial foods during pregnancy, specifically liver and kombucha! TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [2:08] Steph's updates [3:52] Aglaée's updates [8:35] Question: Is liver safe during pregnancy? [21:45] Question: Is kombucha safe during pregnancy? [29:40] Outro Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: Kombucha during pregnancy Vitamin A during pregnancy Vitamins for fetal development Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook Aglaée's Free 7-day Bloat-Free Forever Online Course   Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

Join Stephanie and Aglaée as they answer questions about formula options and milk alternatives.  TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [1:55] Steph's updates [8:24] Aglaée's updates [13:02] Question: What is the best formula option for my daughter who is weaning? [25:23] Question: What is the best milk replacement for kids? [35:38] Outro Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: Doula recommended training potty Dairy Free Milk Alteratives Episode 010: 7 superfoods for supermoms Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook Aglaée's Free 7-day Bloat-Free Forever Online Course   Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

Join Stephanie and Aglaée as they answer questions about prenatals and first trimester nutrition.  TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [2:04] Steph's updates [8:02] Aglaée's updates [9:31] Question: What prenatal vitamins is best? Are they really necessary? [24:02] Question: What are your best tips for first trimester nutrition? [33:03] Outro Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: Episode 010: 7 superfoods for supermoms Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook Aglaée's Free 7-day Bloat-Free Forever Online Course   Disclaimer Please remember that the views on this podcast and website are not meant to be substituted for medical advice, shouldn’t be used to diagnose, treat or cure any conditions, and are intended for general information purposes only.

Join Stephanie and Aglaée as they do a long overdue Q&A episode! Today, they only cover one question but it's a good one. ;) Listen their many very useful and practical tips to help you and your family eat real food frugally. They cover how to save money on your protein, produce and other real food, in addition to many other ways to make more room in your budget for what matters the most to you. Enjoy the listen and let us know what your best tips are to eat healthy on a budget!  (in the comments below or over here on facebook) TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [1:55] Steph's updates [10:50] Aglaée's updates [13:13] Question: What are your best tips to eat real food for your family frugally? [37:10] Outro Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! Shownotes: Steph's Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Handbook Aglaée's Free 7-day Bloat-Free Forever Online Course EWG's Dirty 12 & Clean 15 Food Lists Thrive Market Podcast on DIY fermentation  Disclaimer Please remember that the vi

Join us as Aglaée interviews Dr. Sarah Ballantyne to learn more about the importance of preventing autoimmune conditions for moms and their family. In this episode, you'll also get answers to the million dollar question "How can mom improve their sleep?" and many practical steps to make it happen.  Enjoy the listen and don't forget to check out Sarah's Go To Bed program! Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’ bio: Sarah Ballantyne, Ph.D. is the creator of the award-winning online resource www.ThePaleoMom.com; cohost of the syndicated top-rated The Paleo View Podcast; New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Approach, The Paleo Approach Cookbook and The Healing Kitchen, and creator of the online program Go To Bed. Sarah earned her doctorate degree in medical biophysics at the age of 26 and spent the next four years doing research on critical care medicine, innate immunity, gene therapy and cell biology, earning a variety of awards for research excellence along the way.  Sarah’s transition from academic researcher to

Join Stephanie and Aglaée as they talk about their daily routines and how they both make sure to include time for self-care on a regular basis. Many moms feel guilty and selfish for taking time for themselves and create boundaries, but it is a true necessity for all moms. Including you! :) In this episode, you'll see how starting our routine the night makes a big difference. You'll also hear many different examples and see that there is no one right way to incorporate more self-care into your days. Hopefully this episode will give you the inspiration and motivation to make sure you give yourself the time and space to take a break from your many roles (mom, wife, professional...) for a few hours a week so you can breathe and just be yourself. Enjoy the listen and let us know what your self-care practice looks like!  (in the comments below or over here on facebook) TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [1:42] Steph's updates [4:38] Aglaée's updates [13:50] Tips to establish a daily routine [17:54] Steph's daily routine [31

Join us as we talk about everything sustainability! In this episode, Aglaée interviews Diana Rodgers. Learn about simple and easy steps you can take towards a more sustainable life, how red meat can be good for your health and the environment and how to source better quality foods locally. We have the power to save the world with the food we put on your plate, so let's get started today. Enjoy the listen! Diana Rodgers’ bio: Diana Rodgers is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner living on a working organic farm outside of Boston, Massachusetts. She has written two books and hosts the Sustainable Dish podcast where she interviews experts in eco-living, nutrition, and food production. On her blog, SustainableDish.com, Diana shares recipes and information on living a more sustainable life. She sees patients in person and via Skype. Diana Rodgers, NTP, RD TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [1:49] Updates and the importance of self-care! [5:47] Diana Rodgers' bio and overview of today's episode [9

Join us as we share our favorite tips to eat healthy even as busy moms! In this episode, Stephanie and Aglaée share their secrets to eat healthy foods while running around a toddler and working. Learn about our must-have ingredients and convenience foods in the kitchen, how we plan our meals, how we batch cook, how we make our time in the kitchen more enjoyable and our top 3 favorite quick and simple meals that can be put together in fewer than 5 minutes! We share lots of personal examples and practical tips. Enjoy the listen! TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Intro [2:42] Our updates [10:59] How we stock up our kitchen with real food [25:38] How we plan our meals for the week [34:39] How batch cooking can save you time during the week [37:50] How to make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable [40:40] Our 3 favorite quick go-to meals [48:00] Outro Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!   Shownotes: The Instant-Pot Steph's blog post about meal prep Steph's blog post about meal planning for breast

Join us as we talk about picky eaters! In this two part episode, Stephanie interviews Pediatric Nutritionist & Picky Eating Expert and Certified Nutrition Practitioner Danielle Binns. On this episode, Danielle discusses picky eaters that are on the bottom of growth charts. You’ll also learn how to work with your pediatrician; problems with the traditional recommendations for gaining weight; reasons why a child may be underweight; protein requirements for kids and ways to ensure intake; why kids throw food on the floor and play with their food; how sign language can help picky eaters and so much more! You’ll walk alway from this episode equipped with tons of strategies for making healthy eating more fun and less stressful! We share lots of personal examples and practical tips. Enjoy the listen! Danielle Binns’ bio: Danielle Binns (CNP) is a Pediatric Nutritionist & Picky Eating Expert.  More importantly, she’s a mom who gets it.  Motherhood is difficult in its own right.  But when your child doesn’t ea