Dr. Natalie Crawford is board certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is the co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility clinic in Austin, Texas and hosts the As a Woman: Fertility Hormones and Beyond Podcast with over 4 million downloads. In this episode, she explains exactly how our fertility changes from our 20s to our 40s and what to consider depending on your goals. Dr. Crawford shares specific evidence based lifestyle and diet changes that optimize both success with natural conception and fertility treatments. Whether you are currently trying to conceive, planing for the future or just wanting to optimize your hormone health at any age, this episode is packed with so many actionable take-aways.

We discuss:

-Red flags in your cycle to indicate inflammation and the connection to hormone health and fertility

-When you need a full workup done considering your age group

-The controversy around when to check your egg count and what it means for fertility decisions

-How and why egg quality decreases with age and the impact on fertility, IVF and pregnancy loss

-Dr. Crawford’s top lifestyle recs that have the biggest impact on fertility

-Hidden sources of endocrine disrupting toxins and how to avoid them

-Dietary changes for for decreasing inflammation to improve hormone health

-The truth about sugar and sugar alternatives that nobody talks about

-Supplement recommendations and warnings for trying to get pregnant including Folate vs. Folic Acid, CoQ10 and more

-Dr Crawford’s journey of recurrent miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and conceiving her children after reducing inflammation with lifestyle changes

-The connection between Celiacs Disease, Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage

If you want to learn more about hormone health, fertility and lifestyle changes for reducing inflammation, Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks it all down in this incredibly detailed and informative episode!

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The one and only “The Vagina Whisperer” Dr. Sara Reardon, joins the show to cover the 411 on peeing, pooping, periods, sex and our pelvic floor. Sara is a doctor of physical therapy, board-certified pelvic floor specialist, founder of “The Vagina Whisperer” online platform and author of FLOORED: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage coming out in 2025. Sara tells us everything we need to know to optimize our pelvic floor health through the phases of motherhood.

We discuss:

-How your pelvic floor works and why it changes during each phase from pregnancy to menopause

-The impacts of c-sections vs. vaginal births on postpartum pelvic floor recovery

-How your pelvic floor changes throughout your cycle impacting sex and workouts

-Hormonal changes during perimenopause, your pelvic floor and Sara’s personal and professional experience addressing issues

-Everything you need to know and avoid when it comes to peeing and your pelvic floor

-Tips for pooping that can help optimize pelvic floor health

-What you need to know about birth including pushing, positions and your pelvic floor

-What’s common vs. normal when it comes to issues with sex and how to address them

-The behind the scenes details of what happens in a pelvic floor PT evaluation

-Sara’s fast and furious unmedicated birth stories and how her experiences inspired her work

If you pee, poop, have sex, are pregnant, have had a baby or will go through menopause (aka all of us!) this episode is a must listen for need to know tips to optimize lifelong pelvic floor health.

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This solo episode with MBM host and yoga teacher Helene Kusman shares tools for regulating your nervous system to get out of the “fight or flight” mode many of us are constantly experiencing and into a calming parasympathetic state. Helene breaks down the physiological response we have to stressful situations and how prioritizing nervous system regulation can help us reach both our physical and mental health goals. If you are searching for the missing link to keeping your cool with everyday stressors, this episode is packed with simple strategies to say goodbye to anxious energy.

Helene shares:

-What you need to know about your Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System

-Helene’s top 3 nervous system regulating breathwork practices and how to do them

-How to make movement conducive to nervous system regulation in just 5, 10 or 15 minutes

-Tips for getting more sleep for those dealing with frequent night wakings, hormone imbalances and poor sleep hygiene

-The connection of diet to nervous system regulation as a possible missing link

-Ideas for setting boundaries in your relationships and work to optimize nervous system regulation goals

-When to seek professional support for nervous system regulation issues

This episode is short, sweet and packed with incredible takeaways for feeling like that super chill mom who can get through even the craziest days feeling confident, calm and at ease.

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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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Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology

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Helene chats with Sophie Jaffe about overcoming relationship challenges and how to prioritize intimacy with your partner after having kids. Sophie is a mom of 3, founder of Philosophie Superfoods and co-hosts the IGNTD relationships podcast and couples retreats with her husband Adi. She shares her past of Adi cheating on her, their break-up then journey through couples therapy and hard work to lay a solid foundation for their stronger than ever relationship. We also discuss adaptogens and herbs for the different phases of motherhood and Sophie’s experience holistically healing her hormone imbalance. Sophie has amazing advice on manifestation and attracting your dream life from your health to relationships, parenting and all of the things.

We discuss:

-Sophie’s story of overcoming her now husband’s past of drug dealing, jail time and cheating on her

-How to build or re-build trust with your partner through radical transparency

-Tips for intimacy and keeping things spicy after having kids

-Sophie’s wellness journey creating cleanses for celebrities and starting her own superfood company

-Herbs and adaptogens for libido, energy, anxiety and the different phases of motherhood

-Sophie’s reflections on recently turning 40, aging, manifestation and magnetizing your dream life

-Letting go of of victim mentality to find joy in motherhood and fulfill your needs through self-care

If you are looking to prioritize your relationship after having kids or want to learn more about hormone balancing with superfoods, this episode is for you!

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OBGYN and mom of 3 Dr. Hack aka “Lady Parts Doc” breaks down the most common women’s health concerns she’s heard from patients of all ages. She explains possible causes of issues like abnormal vaginal discharge and heavy periods. Dr. Hack shares her personal and professional experiences with pregnancy, recurrent miscarriage and postpartum. She also gives specific tips for feeling empowered about your health and becoming your own best advocate when working with medical providers.

We discuss:

-The most common women’s health concerns Dr. Hack has seen in patients of all ages

-Postpartum mental health and what she’s learned from her personal and professional experiences with patients

-Dr. Hack and Helene’s take on what they needed to heal mentally after miscarriages

-Tips to advocate for yourself and avoid giving away your power when working with healthcare providers

-When it’s time to ask for a second opinion or switch providers, including during pregnancy

-Dr. Hack’s advice on self-care especially for mom’s of young kids who are barely able poop in peace

If you love real talk on all things women’s health and want to feel empowered about your body, this episode is for you!

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