Functional Medicine Dietitian Jillian Greaves breaks down popular nutrition topics like intermittent fasting, blood sugar balance and protein intake, highlighting what women need from reproductive age to perimenopause and menopause. I ask her about some of the things I constantly see advertised and hear influencers sharing like greens and hydration powders and if we really need them. We also get into Jillian’s journey to her current healthy pregnancy after miscarriage, and the major life changes she made in between.

We discuss:

-Intermittent fasting: how it differs for women vs. men and from reproductive age to perimenopause and menopause

-How much protein you really need per day and Jillian’s top animal and plant based whole food protein recs

-The truth about processed protein products and how many you should aim for per day

-Why blood sugar balance is Jillian’s #1 rec for hormone health and her top simple tips that really move the needle

-What you need to know about greens powders and what to look out for when vetting them

-Benefits of hydration powders PLUS cheaper and easier DIY alternatives

-Jillian’s journey to pregnancy after miscarriage and the major life changes she made in between

If you want to know the real deal about popular nutrition trends from a functional dietitian who specializes in women’s health, this episode is just what you need!

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Find out if you or your child are part of the 30% of the population considered "Highly Sensitive People" by identifying common traits of an HSP with Mama Psychologists Co-Founder Chelsea Bodie. She breaks down strategies for navigating the overwhelm of motherhood, especially for those who are highly sensitive and tools for supporting your highly sensitive child. Chelsea also shares how she got through having her first baby at 27 weeks and the 3 month NICU stay and postpartum depression to follow.

We discuss:

-How to identify if you or your child is a “Highly Sensitive Person”

-Strategies for dealing with overstimulation while parenting and communicating your needs to those around you

-How to teach your kids to manage big feelings through tools like emotion coaching

-Chelsea’s story of a 3 month NICU stay after giving birth at 27 weeks and postpartum depression

-How Chelsea prepared for her second child after the experience and her tips for subsequent pregnancies and birth after trauma

-Real talk on the challenges of transitioning from 0 to 1 versus 1 to 2 or more kids

-Chelsea’s realistic self-care advice for busy moms

Whether you’re curious if you or your child are an HSP or are just looking for relatable and realistic talk on the challenges of motherhood, this episode is for you!

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Jill is a mom to two IVF babies and works as a nurse at the fertility clinic that helped grow her family. We get into the behind the scenes details of what happens during every single step of the In vitro fertilization process from the retrieval to genetic testing, fresh vs. frozen transfers and beyond. Jill’s personal and professional expertise make this a unique glimpse into the in depth science of what’s happening during the process, as well as the real talk around things like what its like to be bloated and not fit into your clothes because of the meds.

We discuss:

-Jill’s story of having 2 IVF babies and a natural pregnancy in between that ended in miscarriage

-A deep dive on each step of the IVF process and what to expect

-Tips for taking care of yourself to get through the challenges of fertility treatments

-IUI (Intrauterine insemination) vs. IVF and the differences

-PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome) and how it relates to IUI and IVF

-How to optimize your chances of IVF success

-Jill’s experience getting back to strength training years after a tough birth experience with her second child

Whether you are curious to learn more about IVF for yourself, understand what a friend or loved one is going through or just to stay informed about this increasingly common option for people to grow their families, this episode is packed with so much helpful info!

For more on IVF, check out ⁠Episode 6⁠, ⁠Episode 15⁠ and ⁠Episode 16⁠

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IVF Resources from Jill:

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology

American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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