Real Food Mamas Podcast

Steph interviews Sarah Bivens about home births. Both Steph and Elana have had home births and have shared their experiences in past episodes, but wanted to offer another story and insight into the world of home births. Sarah is the co-creator of Doing It At Home, a podcast and community helping parents to feel confident, prepared and excited for home birth. In this episode, Sarah shares her best advice for parents navigating the decision about whether or not to have a homebirth. They talk about how to approach the conversation with your partner, questions to ask providers, trusting your gut when it comes to your birth location, and even ‘must have’ home birth essentials. Topics Discussed: Reasons moms choose home birth How to know if home birth is the right choice Navigating the decision with anxious partners Questions to ask providers How a home birth can positively impact motherhood Show Notes: Watch Happy, Healthy Child documentary Learn more about the Splash Blanket Listen to the Doing it at Home Podc

Dr. Elana interviews Dr. Gabriela Sheets, a human biologist and mama who has spent over a decade researching the early development of the infant microbiome (how babies acquire important microorganisms in and on their bodies). Her research has earned her numerous grants and awards, yet her passion lies in sharing this information with those who can make the most difference for the next generation: moms!  In her time away from her deliciously wild three year old, Gabriela consults with mamas, practitioners and companies in all things microbiome. To make this valuable and actionable information more widely accessible, Gabriela is developing a series of online educational programs for young families and practitioners. Most recently, she has teamed up with our friends over at Needed to support their prenatal program and to co-develop their upcoming infant/kids line. Gabriela believes we can support human thriving, one mama and baby at a time! In today’s episode, they discussed how a mom’s microbiome affects babies

Steph interviews Melissa Urban about setting effective boundaries. Melissa is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30 and an authority on helping people create lifelong healthy habits. She acknowledges that it’s not always easy to set boundaries, but that doing so will set you free. Melissa shares tips for navigating issues with in-laws, how to navigate differences in opinion when it comes to feeding your kids, common mistakes people make when setting boundaries, and scripts you can use to ease into setting boundaries. There’s something for everyone in this conversation and you’ll walk away feeling empowered to advocate for yourself. Topics Discussed: What sparked Melissa’s passion for helping others set boundaries Why boundaries are especially hard for women and moms Common mistakes people make when setting boundaries  How to navigate issues with your in-laws Navigating disagreements with how you feed your kids Show Notes: Check out Melissas website Follow Melissa on ​Instagram  Watch Melissa’s TikToks  Follow

Steph interviews Lily Nichols about all things prenatal and postpartum nutrition. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and relatable. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. In this episode, Lily shares information about protein needs for women, concerns with fully plant-based diets, CGMs during pregnancy, new research and a refreshing perspective on weight gain during pregnancy, and so much more! Topics Discussed: A day in the life of Lily Protein needs during pregnancy + postpartum Concerns with plant-based diets CGMS - pros/cons/considerations during pregnancy Reconsidering pregnancy weight gain guidelines  What she’s working on next Show Notes: Sign Up for Lily's Webinar: Weight Gain in Preg Sign up for Nutritional Approaches to Metabolic and Reproductive Dysfu

There has been a recent threat to homeopathy worrying mothers around the country. Some of us lose sleep at night with the idea that homeopathy may be taken away from us - the idea that we visit our health food store to not see our favorite trusted remedies on the shelves seems unimaginable and quite frankly wrong. We worry for our children, for our grandchildren. Many of us rely on homeopathic remedies to help our children when sick - they are our go-to Doctor Mom tool. How can this be? Rest assured mama - we are FIGHTING and we are fighting hard. And we have an amazing organization called Americans for Homeopathy Choice who are well prepared, organized, and have already proven to have an effective voice to make CHANGE! Please welcome to today’s episode Paola Brown, president of Americans for Homeopathy Choice, along with Laura Held, the organization's grassroots leader. We had a great chat with them to learn more about their organization, and to clarify the common misconceptions going around about homeopathy

Steph interviews Stephanie Kwong, co-founder of the Rapid Rewire Method (RRM). Stephanie has spent over a decade in the personal development industry, having worked as a Subconscious Rewiring coach, Hypnotherapist, Breathwork Facilitator, teacher of Self-Love, and now she’s serving her divine calling as the Co-Founder of the Rapid Rewire Method.  In this episode, they discuss the process she used to overcome deep grief after a miscarriage. She provides encouragement that shifting from a life of limitation and stress to one of power and freedom is possible and can be fast, painless, and sustainable. She offers guidance for how to avoid becoming stuck in solely a “mom” identity when we also want and need to fulfill the role of “wife” or “daughter” or “businesswoman” and many others, how the stories we have can lead to generational patterns, and so much more! We are grateful to our podcast partner, Paleovalley, for connecting us with Stephanie. Paleovalley continues to come out with new and innovative products!

Dr. Elana interviews Alyssa from Nutrition for Littles. Alyssa is a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, and mom of three who understands feeding picky kids is no easy task. She believes in using gentle approaches to help kids eat more foods and balance their diet. She has been a practicing dietitian for nearly 10 years. She is the founder of Nutrition for Littles, host of the Nutrition for Littles podcast, and creator of Table Talk, the picky eating course that teaches you to be the feeding expert in your home. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, The Huffpost, Eating Well, The Every Mom Blog, Peanut app, Big Little Feelings course and many more. She is passionate about helping families enjoy mealtimes and nourish their growing family. In today’s episode, they discussed some of the biggest mistakes parents make around picky eating, some easy first steps in reversing picky eating, the philosophy behind the division of responsility, and how to make meal time more enjoyable, especially

Steph and Elana highlight major life updates and give you a sneak peek into the expert interviews for this season. From moving, to childcare and school changes, to new wellness routines, to job transitions, there’s a lot happening as they travel through different seasons of motherhood.  They also share what’s going on with the rise in childhood sickness and offer a reassuring, optimistic perspective which often isn’t discussed. It’s tough navigating frequent sickness, but we’ll get through it! Topics Discussed: Steph’s life updates  Elana’s life updates  Season 8 guest list and topics The rise in childhood sickness Releasing expectations and living boldly Show Notes: Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-

Steph and Elana answer a broad range of questions about postpartum, submitted by listeners just like you! They cover questions related to creating a nourishing postpartum sanctuary and dream team to support you. The talk about the different phases of postpartum including the joys, hard moments, and opportunities available in each stage. Steph and Elana provide encouragement to those who are about to enter the postpartum stage of their life as well as those entering later stages of motherhood. This is a fun episode packed with answers to common questions you may be wondering on your journey to and through motherhood. Topics Discussed: How Elana prepared for a smooth postpartum Assembling a postpartum dream team Different phases of postpartum: embracing the chaos Preparing siblings for a new baby Nourishing meals and supplements for postpartum Show Notes: Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health adv

Steph interviews Jenna Kutcher about cultivating a life that’s in alignment with your passion and values. Jenna is the powerhouse mama behind the New York Times best-seller "How Are You, Really?".  She’s also the host of the top-rated podcast, Goal Digger, a digital marketing expert, self-education mastermind, book-writing, data-obsessed algorithm avenger, detail-loving self-care activist, stubborn-as-heck achiever and individualist, small town puppy parent, frequent flier, margarita mixologist, and official pancake-flipper for her happy fam of four.  In this episode, they talk about the power of moving AWAY from the “hustle harder” mentality; how to parent from a place of childlike joy and presence vs resentment, body image after baby, career shifts after baby, and important lessons motherhood can teach you. Cozy up with a warm drink and join two Midwest gals in a share all, honest conversation about what it means to prioritize yourself as a mom and bravely step into your biggest, scariest dreams! Topics Dis

Dr. Elana interviews doula, Carson Meyer, to help inspire birth options. Whether you choose a home birth or hospital birth for your birth experience, there truly is no right or wrong way. Knowing your options and making choices based on education is what will truly end in an empowered birth! Carson happened to be the doula for our friends over at Needed, one of our podcast partners. One of the founders, Ryan Woodbury, worked closely with Carson and learned so much from her wisdom that going into her birth with her daughter was free from fear and anxiety and she wants that for every mama!  Carson is also a certified nutrition consultant and recommends Needed to her clients as well. Not only do you have options with birth, but you also have many options when it comes to preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition. We are honored to partner with such a high-quality company like Needed we can really stand behind their formulas and overall mission to bring the best nutrition to women around the world! For 20

Steph interviews Michelle Kennedy about how to make like-minded mom friends! Michelle is the founder and CEO of Peanut. Peanut is a free app that helps connect moms nearby and have conversations across meaningful topics from sex and feminine health to IVF, pregnancy, first years, midlife and beyond. With over 2M+ women using the app, Peanut has become a coveted destination for women looking to connect, ask questions and find support.  In this episode, they openly share their own struggles with meeting and keeping mom friends. They explore why female friendships are so important, especially during uncertain times. They talk about the awkwardness that can come with trying to build friendships and how to overcome it. Hint: we’re all feeling a little awkward. Michelle also shares the pros/cons of virtual vs in-person connection and makes a case for the impact of virtual connection. You’ll walk away feeling inspired to connect (or reconnect) with other moms and have a game plan for how to do it!  Topics Discussed:

Dr. Elana interviews Ashleigh VanHouten on the topic of Organ Meats! She was recommended by our friends over at Paleovalley @paleovalley and so glad they connected us and she has so much passion and knowledge to share!  They talked about why mamas and kiddos should consider adding organ meats to their diets and she shared some favorite recipes along with a mom hack on how to use Paleovalley’s Organ Complex Capsules in place of cooking organ meats as an option.  They also talked about how common it is for women in particular to undereat protein and on today’s episode, they help guide you mamas on how to assess if you are getting your needs met and if not how to slowly build up your protein and nutrient-dense food needs so you can thrive!  Also as a reminder - our friends at Palevoalley have generously offered our listeners 15% off all orders using the code DOCTORMOM. You can check out their Organ Complex Capsules that include desiccated liver, heart, and kidney along with their meat sticks, superfood bars, and

Dr. Elana shares her birth story with baby #3! Adena Mae recently joined the Roumell family and her arrival has been a beautiful, healing experience. Dr. Elana walks us through her journey including how the last few months of her pregnancy went, what happened as she approached her “guess date”, and her magical birth story. Elana shares how she worked with practitioners on both physical and mental resilience, allowing her to experience labor and delivery with less attachment to the outcome. This episode provides powerful tools you can use on your journey to and through motherhood. Even if your family is complete, her story is a heartwarming one to listen to and celebrate along with her. Topics Discussed: The three mental tools Elana used to prepare for Adena’s birth How to surrender instead of control How a therapist can be part of your birth team Elana’s birth story How Elana is processing her story Show Notes:  Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed

Summary: Steph interviews Dr. Diana Hill about how to cultivate resilience and psychological flexibility. Dr. Diana Hill takes the most cutting edge, compassion-focused psychological science and helps you apply it to your daily life. In this interview, she helps us learn tools to skillfully adapt to life’s ongoing challenges, live more aligned with our values, and find fulfillment. Moms are increasingly feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out, and often aren’t provided with information on how to navigate the growing demand. This conversation is a must listen if you’re seeking skills to navigate uncertainty and learn how to stay present, adapt,and thrive during challenging times. Topics Discussed:  What psychological flexibility is What blocks us from becoming resilient What actually happens when we let go of control How to feel grounded when life is uncertain How to develop self-compassion How to fight back against not feeling enough Show Notes: https://www.drdianahill.com, IG: @drdianahill  My Psyc

Steph interviews Austin McGuffie (a.k.a Metabolism Mentor), about self-directed nutrition for kids. Austin is passionate about distilling confusing nutrition topics into easy-to-understand pieces of content that the general public and kids can understand. He believes that providing education leads to autonomy around food and helps kids make better choices. In the episode, they discuss how to approach nutrition education with kids in a way that balances freedom and oversight. They share their own struggles with feeding their littles, and how they navigate situations like birthday parties and meals/snacks at school. You’ll learn strategies for cultivating self-directed eaters no matter where you’re starting. Topics Discussed:  What “self-directed” nutrition means How to guide kids towards healthier options How to talk to kids about food and nutrition without shame How to balance freedom & oversight with treats How to navigate birthday parties and treats outside the home What to do when your partner doesn’t

Dr. Elana interviews a holistic pediatrician, Dr. Joel Gator Warsh. They discuss practical tips to help kiddos start the school year on a healthy foot! With more frequent viral infections going around since the pandemic started, many parents are nervous about sending their kids back to school as infections are on the rise. In this episode, Dr. Joel and Dr. Elana teach what normal expectations to have with childhood illnesses and how to approach illness in an empowered way so your child has fewer sick days and less severe symptoms. As holistic pediatricians, they are both passionate about discussing options with parents versus telling them what to do. Remember, you have options and they are here to help guide you! This is an opportunity to learn from two leading doctors what their approach is to kids’ immune health, especially as we approach back-to-school season! You don’t want to miss this episode!  Topics Discussed:  Why kids are getting sick year-round What to expect with going back to school and kids' in

Steph interviews Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND about common skin concerns like adult acne, eczema, and melasma. Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in integrative dermatology. Dr. Greenberg approaches skin and hair problems by finding and treating the root cause instead of ignoring or only medicating the issue. She’s also a huge fan of Active Skin Repair, a podcast sponsor, and uses the product in nearly all of her protocols to support her client's skin concerns. They discuss how integrative dermatology looks at skin issues, starting at the gut. Dr. Greenberg breaks down the science and provides the full story when it comes to things like “hormonal” acne, face mapping, sunscreen, and expensive “anti-aging” products. Her multi-pronged approach to healing skin concerns and promoting skin health includes the use of herbs, food, hormone and gut testing, and supportive hydrogels like Active Skin Repair. If you’re looking to better understand how to

Dr. Elana interviews birth educator, Care Messer. Care was Dr. Elana’s personal hypnobirthing instructor and she couldn’t help but share her on the podcast as she is full of knowledge, and passion, with a great sense of humor for all things birth related.  On today’s episode, they discuss how to prepare for a natural birth. You may be surprised with how many tips and details there are that can make a true difference in how you approach labor. Whether you are prepping for labor in the hospital, birth center, or home birth, this episode is for you! Topics Discussed:  The most important things parents should do when preparing for a natural birth When parents should start preparing Top 3 things parents need to do in preparing for birth Why a birth plan/birth preferences is important to consider before the baby comes Why postpartum prep is essential as part of preparing for birth Most important postpartum tips for a smooth transition into parenthood Show Notes:  Birth and Postpartum courses, workbooks, and more

We are excited to kick off season seven of the “Doctor Mom” podcast! Steph and Dr. Elana share all of their upcoming guests they interview during the season and things you can look forward to learning from them!  They also spend time sharing what’s been going on in their worlds. There has been a LOT happening between the two of them with the anticipation of Dr. Elana’s third baby and Steph’s navigating back-to-school plans for her older boys.  Since we consider you part of our family, we love keeping you in the loop. So for this episode, consider yourself sitting with us, your two good friends, filling you in on life updates! We’d love to hear what’s going on with you too! We’d also like to take time to thank our podcast sponsors Needed @needed, Active Skin Repair @bldgactive, and Paleovalley @paleovalley. This podcast wouldn’t be possible without their support as well as the support of our team including Ashley, Amanda, and Steph’s dad, Bob! We use these products with our families and only align with brands