This is the finale of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about how she processed her birth experience knowing that she wanted an unmedicated birth, and how limiting what she read to natural births at a farm made it harder to accept her circumstances.  Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram. Find Michelle on her website or on Instagram. Download my FREE Guide for starting solids with babies.

This is the second episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about when she found out her baby was breech, everything she tried to turn the baby, including her experience with having an External Version.  Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram. Find Michelle on her website or on Instagram. Download my FREE Guide for starting solids with babies.

This is the first episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), which is extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This is a medical condition and not the same as typical morning sickness. Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram. Find Michelle on her website or on Instagram. Download my FREE Guide for starting solids with babies.

This week Michelle talks to Stacy DiGregorio about Mindfulness Meditation. We talk about what is mindfulness and how the different types of meditation can contribute to mindfulness. We discuss how you can get started as a beginner. We talk about neuro-plasticity and the benefits of regular meditation for stress levels and for performance. We also talk about the benefits of mindfulness when it helps you pay better attention to your partner and your kids without needing distractions. She describes how meditation allows you to get to know yourself better and gives you space before reacting so that you can live more intentionally. Sample meditation at 42:27 for 4 minutes Resources: Buddha's Brain With Compassionate Understanding: A Meditation Retreat Lewis C.K. on mindfulness Where to find Stacy: Stacy's Website @lotusheartmindfulness Where to find Michelle: @michelletagge_ntp E-mail: [email protected]

This week Michelle talks to Sarah Grantham, a registered nurse working in labor and delivery and assisting with home births. We talk about what choices you may have during labor that might not be presented as a choice. We talk about informed consent and feeling comfortable with your providers. We also talk about some of the benefits and cons of choosing a home birth. Where to find Sarah: @whole_momma_nutrition Resources: Guide to Childbirth Essential Homebirth Guide Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

This week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to determine how much sun is safe and how sun exposure can support your health and Vitamin D levels. We talk about how to handle symptoms of low blood sugar like light-headedness. We also discuss what this means in terms of either healing the imbalance or how it could progress to Type-II Diabetes. We also talk about kids having tantrums and what you might look for to determine if it could be from a food intolerance.  Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

This week Michelle talks to Kristin Dovbniak about Intuitive Eating. We talk about tuning into what your body needs rather than tuning out and not paying attention to how foods may be affecting you. We also discuss body image, loving food, dieting and restriction. She walks us through how our plate might look after we make this switch and how you may see changes in your blood sugar regulation and your health. We also talk about what impacts modeling intuitive eating may have on what your kids eat and how we are raising our daughters to love their bodies.  Where to find Kris: Kris' Website Healthy Balanced Mama Podcast @healthymamakris Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

This week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to get yourself back on track after letting nutrition or exercise slip for several months. We talk through how you might need to refuel after a workout, when you can workout fasted and the window for eating carbohydrates after a workout without spiking blood sugar. And we also talk about keto diets - what is it, how to approach it, who it could benefit from it and how you could use it as a tool to burn more body fat. Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

This week Michelle and Hillary do an episode in their postpartum series with Shruti of Freshly Moms.  We talk all about postpartum care from a nutritional as well as a cultural perspective. Shruti talks through what foods to include, but also how to prepare them. We also talk about how nutrition postpartum can go hand in hand with feeling empowered as a new mom.  Where to find Freshly Moms: Freshly Moms Website - use discount MTNutrition10 for 10% off @freshlymoms Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Hillary - @purposefulplatenutrition E-mail: [email protected]

Michelle talks to Meg Reburn, registered midwife and wellness coach, all about fertility and pregnancy. We talk about how nutrient needs for fertility and how your needs change throughout pregnancy. Meg goes into what blood tests and supplements are recommended during and before getting pregnant. We also talk about other common pregnancy ailments - blood sugar imbalance, sleep issues and heartburn - and how to improve them. Where to find Meg: Meg's Website Baby Making and Beyond Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

This week Michelle talks to Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby. She talks about babies and sleep and how to go about approaching establishing a schedule with a young baby. We talk about crying in arms and Aware Parenting and how this fits in with eat, play, sleep cycles. We also cover questions about babies sleeping on you versus in their crib, breastfeeding to sleep and babies soothing themselves to sleep with thumb sucking. This should help you troubleshoot your sleep issues for baby and set them up for having a relationship where they can express their emotions as they grow. Where to find Eliza: Conscious Baby Website Facebook Group Resources: Baby Sleep: FAQs for when you’re feeling stuck Aware Baby Book Aware Parenting Website Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

This week Marissa and Michelle catch up on life, business and Michelle's family adjusting to having a new baby. We also answer nutrition and lifestyle questions from our listeners. We talk about what 1 change we would recommend for health, how to promote good gut health without having to eliminate foods, how to get enough calcium if you don't tolerate dairy, and what to do if you suspect high cortisol is causing weight gain. We love getting your questions, so keep e-mailing them to [email protected]. Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced

Michelle talks with Meg Langston, FNTP, about healthy cycles and fertility awareness. She explains the different phases of the menstrual cycle and what a healthy cycle should look like. We talk about what hormonal levels look like in each phase and what activities might be ideal during that time. We also discuss some common issues women may experience with their hormone health. Then we talk about how the Fertility Awareness Method could be used for birth control or planning conception (this is different than the rhythm method).  Where to find Meg: Meg's Website @meg_langston Books: Taking Charge of Your Fertility The Fifth Vital Sign Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

Marissa talks to Michelle and Hillary about postpartum nutrition. We discuss the key components to postpartum recovery including establishing a good milk supply, supporting emotional health, blood sugar balance and tissue repair. This time of an increased need for good nutrition and self-care comes at a time when you are getting little sleep and hormones are rapidly changing. We break down the key nutrients you need and how to get them from food or supplements. We discuss different cooking techniques and how to freeze and store meals during pregnancy to prepare to be nourished in the postpartum period. Purposeful Pregnancy & Postpartum Facebook Group Sign up for book updates! Where to find Hillary: Hillary's Website @purposefulplatenutrition E-mail: [email protected] Where to find us: Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa - @confidentlybalanced E-mail: [email protected]

Michelle talks with Kelsie Campbell, FNTP about gut health. We discuss how the 2 key components to a healthy gut are having integrity in the lining of the gut and balancing the microbiome. We discuss how digestion plays into gut health, and how to make quick improvements to your digestion. We also go through identifying food intolerances and the many other conditions that can be related to dysfunction in the gut. Finally we go through how you can go about healing your gut if you suspect you may have issues. Where to find Kelsie: Kelsie's Website @bunsinbalance E-mail: [email protected] Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/ E-mail: [email protected]

Marissa and Michelle talk about working with new therapists and how they have learned to regularly check in on their mental health during COVID and the postpartum period. These periodic checks can be applied at any time whether it's the middle of winter, after a breakup or you're just feeling a little down. We cover how digestion, balance of gut bacteria and adequate protein intake contribute to production of neurotransmitters in the brain. We also talk about how fats contribute to keeping hormones level throughout the month and how thyroid health impacts mental health. There are some practical takeaways for ways to kick-start your well-being. Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

This week, Marissa talks with Victoria Richards, FNTP all about periods, healthy cycles, and how to support your body coming off of birth control. They discuss some of the side effects of birth control, and what you might want to consider if you are looking to get pregnant in the future.  Where to find Victoria: Victoria's website @restoring_roots Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

This week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Laura Bruner about the postpartum period. Laura talks about her experience postpartum and how important it was to have community and support during this time. Michelle share's some about her experience being 3 weeks postpartum with baby #2 during the COVID quarantine. We talk about self-care and how you can set yourself up during pregnancy for an easier time postpartum. We also talk about some personal experiences with guilt about parenting during a time when there is a lot of pressure to "get back to normal" after giving birth. Questions to ask yourself if you're feeling guilt: Can I know for a fact that I somehow caused this? Is it serving me in any capacity to hold on to this belief? Who would I be if I were to let go of this story I've told myself?  If you are postpartum now and have any questions or need support, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Postpartum Grace Guide Purposeful Pregnancy and Postpartum Facebook Group Where to find Laura: Laura's website Jess' Instagram: @laura.radicalroots Modern Mama's Podcast Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

This week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Jess Gaertner about the Enneagram. Jess talks about what the Enneagram is, how you can use it to find your best version of yourself and how it can increase your empathy for others. The Enneagram is a personality test that is puts you into one of 9 types, but has many layers with wings and sub-types. This episode is a fun discussion of each of the 9 types and gives resources for you to dig deeper.  Links: Jess' website Jess' Instagram: @jess.holdthespace Modern Mama's Podcast Rheti Enneagram test FREE Enneagram test The Road Back to You Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, Michelle talks to Jenna, owner/operator of Three Rivers Farm & Retreat. She and her husband raise animals and grow vegetables on their farm in TN. We discuss how you can open up conversations with your farmers about the food you are eating.  [15:15] - Decisions around starting a farm [20:30] - Buzz words on food packaging [23:40] - How to talk to farmers about their food and set your personal priorities [48:57] - Organic vegetables & shopping at a farmer's market [1:04:33] - Sourcing local meat vs. buying online [1:10:45] - Sourdough Bread Making Jenna's website: Three Rivers Farm & Retreat Food Resources: Eat Wild Real Milk Westin A Price Foundation Five Marys Farms Five Marys Shipping Directory Grocery Store Shopping Lists - Diane Sanfilippo Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

Michelle shares her birth story with her new baby girl. 

In this episode, Michelle talks to Gia Norini, a licensed chiropractor and birth doula (Michelle's doula for both births). She is trained in Webster's technique, which can help with alignment of the baby during birth. We discuss what happens to your pelvis during pregnancy and when a woman may need an evaluation or an adjustment. We talk about things you can ask your provider and how to find a practitioner.  Links: Gia's website: Whole Body Health and Wellness Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa catch up and answer some questions. Michelle talks about having a difficult time emotionally at the end of pregnancy with hormonal changes and not sleeping well. We also talk about some realizations we had during the postpartum period when we first became moms and how Michelle decided she was comfortable with a home birth. [20:20] - What would you do differently in the postpartum period? [31:22] - How did you feel comfortable deciding on a home birth? Motherhood Grace Postpartum Guide Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

This week Michelle talks to Candace Dorsey of From the Roots blog about how to get started on eating real food. Her blog is filled with beautiful and simple recipes to get started cooking healthy meals at home. We talk about what it means to get to a point where you can eat intuitively. We also talk about how you can make simple swaps with snack items to get started in making better choices around nutrition. Download her Healthy Meal Plan for Beginners here. Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

This week, Marissa and Michelle catch up a bit on the recent changes and updates in both of their lives! They also chat about ways they are helping their kids maintain a positive relationship with food, not making foods "bad", and their mindset on navigating social events when food options are out of our control. They also talk about kid meal times and why it's ok to not force food. 

This week, Marissa talks with Marissa Yee, FNTP of Fuel My Balance about all of the feelings that encompass motherhood. Marissa Y. courageously shares her feelings upon finding out she was pregnant and the importance of doing healing inner work, especially as a new parent. The Marissa's also talk about perspective shifts throughout the parenthood journey and how your feelings, no matter what, are completely valid.  Follow Marissa on Instagram at fuelmybalance and to follow along with her community space, check out wildrootsphoenixville.

This week, Marissa chats with Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, FNTP of Wilder Nutrition all about food sensitivities and gut health! Amy is an expert in this area and gives us the scoop on how your body reacts to food sensitivities, some tips on what to do if food sensitivities are suspected, and whether or not you'll be able to eat foods that you love again. Follow Amy at wildernutrition on Instagram and www.wildernutrition.com for all kinds of nutrition information and make sure you get on her waiting list for when her Free Your Food Sensitivities course opens back up!  Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa get unexpectedly deep about the choices they have made in regards to working and raising their boys. Marissa has been at home full-time for most of her son's life, and talks about how it changed her identity and how it has changed as he is getting older. Michelle talks about how being away from her son so much means that she doesn't get as much control as she might want with how he is being raised. We hope this is relatable for all moms out there. We did have some technical issues with this episode and had to post the raw file. The sound is still good and  Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa give updates on what has been going on. Michelle talks about the 3rd trimester - blood-work, blood sugar and weight gain. She talks about how to supplement for deficiencies in pregnancy and dietary modifications for the 3rd trimester. Marissa talks about transitioning her 2 year old into a bed, and her updated mold testing. She also give some practical tips for looking for mold and finding help if you suspect an issue. Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa talk about solid foods for babies 6-12 months. We start with how we handled an introduction schedule and which foods we emphasized at different ages. We talk about nutrient needs of babies and which foods contain them as well as a discussion of how babies process plant vs animal foods. We talk about some concerns with conventional baby foods like rice cereal. And we end with a discussion about when a baby may need supplements.  Resources: Super Nutrition for Babies book Paleo Mom baby food introduction schedule Radical Roots baby essentials  Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this week's episode, Michelle talks to Brittany Haidet of She Blooms Physical Therapy. We discuss everything pelvic floor from what it is to how to address any dysfunction you may have.  [3:00] - What is the pelvic floor & how is it impacted by pregnancy [11:20] - Exercise during pregnancy & exercise for the pelvic floor [36:02] - Postpartum fitness [47:06] - When to seek out a physical therapist Where to find Brittany: https://www.shebloomsphysicaltherapy.com/ @shebloomsphysicaltherapy Resources you can use to find a pelvic PT in their area: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Pelvic Health directory Pelvic Guru with Global Health Alliance Directory Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

Michelle shares her birth story with Connor. Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this week's episode, Marissa and Michelle talk about the process of detoxification in depth. We go through how to assess if your body is ready for a detox protocol, what organ systems are involved in detoxification, what types of protocols work for different symptoms, and how detoxing plays into fat loss. We also go into what we do for setting New Year's resolutions, and how we may or may not track them. We also talk about some good steps to take if your goal is for your family to eat healthier in the new year. Happy New Year's to all and we are looking forward to a magical 2020. Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, Michelle speaks with 2 acupuncturists about how Chinese medicine looks at women's health and fertility. We talk about when you may need to think about building if you have signs of deficiency, how lifestyle factors play into health, the effects of birth control, and when you might want to see a practitioner.  Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, Marissa and Michelle got together at Marissa's house to talk about some pretty deep topics around our health history and why we are so passionate about supporting change in how we view health. It got more personal than we have in the past, and we are so happy to have you all along on this journey.  Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, Marissa shares her birth story. Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, Rochelle comes on to talk about how to make choices in your home that prioritize purity and sustainability. She has a wealth of knowledge around material sourcing, ingredients and modern green-washing on labels. We cover how to prioritize where you want to really invest in the most pure products and what to consider when buying for a new baby. We talk about what to look for in cleaning, personal care and water filters. We also talk about considerations when diapering and wiping your baby. Where to find Rochelle: Non Tox Shop Non Tox Shop Facebook Page FREE Home Detox Guide Earthly Wipes @meet_earthly Products or sources we mention: OEKO-TEX Certification Environmental Working Group Links: Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge_ntp E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, we answer some listener questions relating to the holiday season. We answer questions on body image, food choices we make on the holiday, family drama, setting limits on food with your kids, travel and gift giving.  Shop Beautycounter's Black Friday event for 15% off and free shipping: Marissa's Beautycounter link Michelle's Beautycounter link Links: Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, we talk about aware parenting, baby and toddler sleep, and attachment play. Aware Parenting has been extremely impactful in our relationships with our boys and with our husbands. We talk a lot about our relationship with our own emotions and how that impacts our ability to help our children process their emotions. There is a lot of talk about how to deal with babies and kids when they cry, how we may want to just be there for them as they process their feelings rather than trying to fix everything. We also touch on how processing emotions with babies may help their ability to sleep. And we finish up on how to translate these techniques for babies into Attachment Play with kids up to 12 years old. [01:08] - Catch up on mold removal and toddler sleep [7:54] - Talking Attachment Parenting and Aware Parenting : how we have used it with our kids and how it has played out in other family dynamics [42:20] - Sleep for babies and toddlers. How crying may impact their ability to sleep through the night [52:45] - Attachment Play and how to translate listening to kids feelings as they get older Links: Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Books: Aware Baby The Awakened Family Babywise Attachment Play Where to find us: Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this Q&A style episode, we cover how to choose healthy fats, tips for starting babies on solids, our go-to toddler snacks and how to prioritize making safer choices in household and personal care products.  [01:08] - Catch up on mold removal and toddler sleep [6:53] - Fats to use in baking/cooking and navigating fats when eating out [21:07] - Make-ahead tips for starting solids and making baby purees [36:52] - Snacks for toddlers that aren't all carbohydrate [49:23] - Tips for limiting harmful chemicals in cleaning products and personal care during pregnancy Links: Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Other products we mentioned: Fats - Epic, Fatworks and Ghee Vital Choice: canned salmon, sardines, seaweed salad US Wellness Meats Baby Breeza Silicone Trays for freezing Vital Proteins - collagen and gelatin Megan Garcia Fat Bombs recipe Thrive Market Jackson's Honest Simple Mills Siggies yogurt Kite Hill - almond cream cheese and dips Justin's almond butter Egg muffin recipe Taza 95% dark chocolate Marissa's Beautycounter link Michelle's Beautycounter link Norwex Where to find us: Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, we talk about how to navigate the first trimester of pregnancy. During the first trimester, there are a lot of rapid hormone changes as your body creates the placenta and adjust to pregnancy. The creation of hormones and growing the baby require a lot of fats, vitamins and minerals which can leave mom depleted if she isn't taking in enough in her diet. Couple that with the fact that the first trimester often brings out nausea and food aversions, it makes it difficult to keep up with our body's needs.  [01:10] - Catch up on starting school, mold toxicity in the home, toddler crawling out of crib, Michelle's retreat to LA, and the direction of our podcast [19:22] - Combating food aversions, food cravings and morning sickness [29:09] - Heartburn and constipation [32:58] - Exercise during pregnancy [38:54] - Book recommendations for pregnancy [40:48] - Sleep issues and Thyroid support [49:00] - Supplements and blood tests that may be helpful during pregnancy, super-foods for pregnancy For more on Prenatal vitamins and specific nutrients needed during pregnancy, refer to Episode 2 on Nutrition for Fertility. Links: Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Seeking Health prenatal Sea Bands Nuun electrolyte tablets Topical magnesium spray Dulse flakes  Books: Real Food for Pregnancy Mama Natural week to week guide Expecting Better Where to find us: Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, Marissa and Michelle talk all about their experiences and challenges breastfeeding. We talk through common issues like low supply and mastitis, and how you might be able to support your body through this. We also talk about how the hormonal changes postpartum can lead to anxiety around breastfeeding and caring for your little one. Links: Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Seeking Health prenatal Mother's Milk supplement Where to find us: Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode, we talk about our approach to feeding our sons. They are both almost 2, and we talk about foods we want to include as well as those we try to avoid. More than that, we talk about how we navigate food choices with other family members, meal planning for kids, and our approach for feeding them when we eat out. We are trying to create a positive relationship with food for our kids, so we don't want to be overly restrictive, but we also want to have an influence towards positive choices. [05:07] - Philosophy of how we feed our kids vs. how we were brought up [16:00] - Support or lack of support from family members on our choices [25:53] - First foods, baby-led approach and meal planning [35:00] - Pouches & convenience foods, eating out of the house [41:40] - Considering macro-nutrients for kids and blood sugar reactions [50:25] - Foods we try to avoid with our kids Links: Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Where to find us: Nourished & Nourishing - @nourishedandnurturing Marissa - @confidentlybalanced Michelle - @michelletagge E-mail us your questions - [email protected] Marissa's website - https://confidentlybalanced.com/

In this episode for everyone who eats, we give a background on nutrition. We talk about how to think about macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients, and how different dietary choices affect them. Then we give a broad background on the physiological impacts of grains, sugar and fats. We also give a quick overview of some of the diet trends: Paleo, Whole 30 and Keto. 

In this episode, we discuss questions you might want to consider or discuss with your provider around your wishes during labor and delivery. 

This episode discusses how to build up nutrient stores necessary to support pregnancy. Carrying a baby can be very depleting for a woman's body, and vitamins and minerals can take many months to build up in your system. It is best to prepare for pregnancy early and focus on eating nutrient dense foods to support this transition. We also talk about how important fats are to hormone production.

In this episode, Michelle and Marissa are giving background about who we are and what we want to provide to our listeners with this podcast. Westin A Price diet for pregnancy: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/diet-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mothers/ Free ennegram test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test