In this episode, nurse practitioner Karin Ashley (@karinashleynp) and I discuss why iron needs nuance and why you don't have to guess if you're low in iron or low in iron-supporting co-factors. In a social media world that proclaims iron is all good or all bad, we tread the fine line in the middle to equip you to make the best health decisions for yourselves in a life stage that requires a lot of nutritional resources.

Karin also has an amazing ebook that she wrote for anyone listening who wants more details and a supplement and food guide... you can find that HERE.

You can learn more about working with Karin at karinashleynp.com

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For further listening:

How I got to the "root cause" of my iron deficiency: ⁠Ep. 29: New Stages of Matrescence and Informed Healthcare Decisions⁠

The Iron Recycling System explained by Amanda Montalvo, RD

Anemia, Iron Deficiency, and IV iron

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If you have children, you need to listen to this episode. The idea that our kids could be exposed to pornography without their consent (or ours) is a very real concern in today's age, but Greta graciously shares the antidote to these fears, and it's so simple: conversation and connection.

Her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, is hopeful, encouraging, and so practical. In this interview, Greta and I talk about some of these hard subjects, as well as the hope we have as parents for providing a louder and more loving voice in our childrens' lives.

you can find Greta on Instagram @maandpamodern

or her website www.gretaeskridge.com

you can order Greta's new book HERE

you can sign up for pre-order bonuses HERE

Links to other things we mention

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

Fight for Love by Rosie Makinney

Intimate Deception by Dr. Sheri Keffer

Greta's podcast episode on talking about puberty with our daughters

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This conversation with Margaret (@_musclesandmotherhood) was so fun. She helps moms balance their minerals, grow their muscles, and treat their fascia well. We both learned about mirroring from Michale Chatham and in this interview, we talk about how we see mirroring in our own motherhood, in our work with mothers, and in the Bible. Margaret's words will leave you encouraged, inspired, and energized. I loved her reminder that the best time to plant a fruit tree was twenty years ago, but the next best time is now.

*learn more about mirroring in this podcast episode

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Links we mention

Margaret's website

Sign up for her monthly newsletter here

Gabor Mate's book Hold On To Your Kids

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You can find my breastfeeding course and cookbooks here and I'm on Instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby