How To Improve Indoor Air Quality & Live a Healthier, Less Toxic Life
Release Date: 01/27/2021
REPLAY - Does Your Bra Fit? Everything You Need To Know About Bra Sizing
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Hi friend! I am taking a bit of time off from editing and sharing new podcast episodes for a few weeks while I finish working on a new project (more info coming soon!). The good news is there are plenty of other episodes from previous seasons you can catch-up on (binge!) while I step away from the microphone during these next few weeks. For instance, have you listened to my conversation with world-renowned bra expert and founder of , Laura Tempesta? If you haven’t yet, press play now because you’re in for a treat! More soon! :) ------ Did you know that 80% of women are most...
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Cycle Syncing 101: What is it, how to get started, and what are the benefits?
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Quiz time! Can you name your four menstrual phases? Do you know when estrogen rises or how it impacts your brain? Do you know why you tend to eat more during the second half of your cycle as opposed to the first? Did you know you can sync your diet, lifestyle, and/or workouts to your menstrual cycle? To be honest, a few years ago I would have completely failed this "quiz." I knew close to nothing about my hormones or the impact they had on my overall health. Most individuals who menstruate don't! For me, this all changed when I came across the practice of cycle syncing. Have you ever...
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3 Reasons Why Women Should Be Consuming More Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Have you ever noticed that almost every single packaged food item sold at the grocery store contains some form of vegetable oil? I recently walked through the grocery store aisles flipping over packaged foods simply to read their ingredient labels because I was curious, how many products contained vegetable oils? To be honest, I guess I wasn’t really shocked when I realized that almost every item I picked up contained some form of plant-based oil such as sunflower oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, soybean oil, or sesame oil. Even the “healthy” organic foods...
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What Really Happens To Our Bodies During Pregnancy & How To Get Back To Working Out Safely
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So, you just had a baby! Yay, congratulations! Hope you're taking such good care of yourself and baby is doing so well! Now, let me ask you a question -- are you itching to workout again? Are you anxiously awaiting that six weeks postpartum appointment, hoping against hope that your OB will give you the "all clear" to start exercising again? I know I was. Unfortunately, I didn't get the "all clear" to exercise again at my 6-weeks postpartum exam. Rather, my OB wrote me a referral to see a pelvic floor specialist and told me to "take it easy." Bummer. The reality is many of us aren’t ready to...
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The Importance of Sleep and How to Get More of It, Especially If You’re a Sleep Deprived Mama
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Do you have difficulty falling or staying asleep? Are you looking for tips to help you improve your relationship with sleep? Are you a sleep deprived mama who is struggling to function throughout the day without drinking 50+ cups of coffee? Well, fluff up your pillows and get cozy because , a licensed clinical psychologist and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, is here to help us unpack and explore the importance of sleep and to share simple tips to help us get more of it! Dr. Jade Wu is a licensed clinical psychologist and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist. Her current scientific...
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The Ideal High Chair Position for Baby & How to Use Feeding Utensils with Kayla Richardson MS, CCC-SLP CLC
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Mini bonus episode! This is Part 2 of my conversation with feeding therapist and speech pathologist, . Now, if you haven’t tuned into Part 1, Episode #93 ',' I highly recommend you start there! Kayla shares some really helpful tips and information regarding how best to manage and treat oral dysfunctions as well as how to identify tongue-ties if you suspect your child has one. In this bonus episode, Kayla explores the difference between picky eating and oral sensory issues in children, tips on how to properly support your child while they eat and why it matters, different types of...
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5 Ways to Identify an Oral Dysfunction & Best Ways to Treat Tongue-Ties
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Those first few weeks of a newborns life are so challenging, whether you’re breastfeeding or bottle feeding! But when, on top of the “expected” challenges that accompany this newborn phase, you add difficulties with feeding and latching, i.e. tongue-ties, it just takes the stress and uncertainty of the infant phase to a whole new level! Or, at least, that's how it was for me and I imagine I am not alone! Which is why I reached out to Kayla Richardson, a pediatric Speech Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who specializes in Pediatric Feeding...
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The Benefits of a Doula & Why I Think Every Pregnant Person Should Have Access to One
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Did you know that women supported by a doula during childbirth are less likely to need pain medications or require a c-section? In fact, according to a study published by the Cochrane Review, , women supported by a doula are also more likely to have a positive birth experience and endure shorter labors. While more research needs to be conducted the study concluded that "continuous doula support during labour may improve outcomes for women and infants!" This is especially comforting news when you consider the alarming fact that the United States has one of the highest rate of...
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4 Things Every Woman Struggling with Endometriosis Should Know
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Struggling with endometriosis? You're not alone. :( Unfortunately, about one in every ten women, if not more, is struggling with this complex and, at times, painfully debilitating inflammatory disease. Personally, I have had so many questions when it comes to this enigmatic disease. What is endometriosis? How is it diagnosed? Is there a specific diet you should follow? Are there options other than birth control to help manage it? If you're struggling with endometriosis and searching for answers you’re in the right place! Today on the podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with , Cindy...
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How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby
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As a first time mom and - let's be honest - an over thinker, I wanted a step-by-step guide to help me understand how to introduce solid foods to my baby. What foods should I start with, how many servings, could I add spices, what about allergens, should I spoon feed, etc.? Anyone else? Well, if you’re raising your hand yes, you’re in luck! Today on the podcast I have the honor of chatting with one of the nation’s premier childhood nutrition experts, Jill Castle, MS, RDN, CDN. Jill is the founder and CEO of , a parent nutrition education website and podcast. She also...
info_outlineToday you’ll be hearing from Dr. Aly Cohen, a board certified rheumatologist and integrative medicine specialist, as well as an environmental health expert from Princeton, NJ. Over the years she has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention organizations. She is also the co-editor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxford University Press/Weil Integrative Medicine, Academic Series as well as the co-author of the book "Non-Toxic: Guide to living in a chemical world.”
I reached out to Dr. Cohen after coming across her book “Non-Toxic” because I was just blown away by the content, research, and resources she compiled to help consumers live healthier, more eco-friendly, and conscious lifestyles, which as you know, is something I am super passionate about! Now, while I absolutely love her book, and highly recommend it, I felt like there were a few topics from the book that I wanted to explore in further detail with her on the podcast. So, I invited Dr. Cohen to speak with us and friend, I am thrilled to share our conversation with you because it’s truly packed with so much useful, practical, budget-friendly, and actionable steps we can all implement to help us live healthier, less toxic lives today.
In this episode you'll learn how to reduce your exposure to flame retardants and why it matters, how wifi technology might be impacting our health, what the precautionary principle in environmental science is, how to improve indoor air quality within your home, and how to live a less toxic life without feeling super overwhelmed. If you’re curious about any of these topics or simply looking for simpler ways to reduce your exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, then this is a conversation I know you’re going to appreciate.
So, what are you waiting for? Press play and learn how you can live a healthier, less toxic life today.
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