Have you ever wondered if sticking needles all over your body can help you get pregnant? Today Dr. Leah interviewed Emily and Ghoncheh from Aphrodite Fertility Acupuncture all about how acupuncture can be an incredibly valuable tool along the fertility journey. This is true whether you want to naturally balance your hormones and boost your fertility or if you are going through fertility treatments like IVF. They explain how it all works in a way we have never heard before! We learned so much in ...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 91
Everyone has heard of postpartum depression, and maybe even postpartum anxiety - but postpartum RAGE is a symptom that can be a component of either of those, or a stand-alone experience - that doesn't get enough attention. In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Alice Pickering, a perinatal mental health clinical psychologist, all about postpartum rage. They discuss what it is, how it presents, factors that can contribute to it from a mental/emotional as well as physiological perspective, as ...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 90
Dr. Leah has had her son and we are SO excited to welcome baby Kade to the world in this episode, detailing his birth story. Leah takes us on all of the twists and turns of the long unexpected path of getting him earthside - starting with the homebirth plan and natural induction methods to then reaching 42 weeks and pivoting to the hospital to get him here. Sometimes birth is a mystery where we never really get clear answers. We honor and respect what babies communicate to us and in this case, i...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 6Ep. 89
This is the second part of our two-part series all about Gestational Diabetes with Lily Nichols RDN. In this episode, we do an overview of testing options and discuss some of the lesser-known nuances of normal pregnancy metabolism - getting into some fascinating details around low blood sugars, continuous glucose monitors, and nutritive ketosis in pregnancy. We then discuss the conventional dietary recommendations and how they are insufficient and outdated and discuss the method of blood sugar m...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 88
This episode is part 1 of an interview all about gestational diabetes with registered dietitian and well-known author, Lily Nichols. We discuss the ins and outs of how pregnancy metabolism changes insulin function and levels, and what happens when this process results in elevated blood sugar levels over time. We discuss risk factors for developing gestational diabetes, prevention, early screening that should be taking place but is not, lab lists, the risks to the baby if the mom's blood sugar co...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 87
A man's fertility plays 50% of the role in conception and staying pregnant (yes, sperm issues can affect miscarriage too) yet there is so little support out there on how to evaluate male fertility. This is why we recorded today's episode, which are the top 10 tips on testing male fertility. We dive into how to test and when, the semen analysis, testing hormones, other markers, and so much more. This is an episode every woman, couple, and man should listen to who wants to be a parent someday. Thi...
Nov 13, 2024•52 min•Season 6Ep. 86
This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 15% off Needed >> Use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off Amazing You! Getting Smart About Your Private Parts My Body! What I Say Goes! Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr. Stay Connected With Us: Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com Instagram: @drleahgordon Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine....
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 85
Today, Dr. Leah interviews Kori Estrada, co-founder of the natural toothpaste company RiseWell. Kori shares her personal story with PCOS and navigating the IVF process to conceive. We discuss toxins and natural toothpaste and how they are not all created equal. We learned so much in the episode, and we can't wait for you to do so as well! Let's go! This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order. Resources In This Episode: Get...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 84
We are talking all about newborns, part 2! In the second half of this exciting topic Dr. Morgan guides us through everything we need to know about newborn skin, crying and what to do about it, diaper and poop things, and baby first aid. This is part 2 of our newborn series so if you haven't listened to part 1 do so before or after this one! As always, Dr. Morgan is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom and Dr Leah is so happy to have this as a resource for when her new baby is born very soon! This ep...
Oct 23, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 83
Today Dr Leah interviewed Dr. Morgan all about newborns! As she is about to have her second baby, she needs a refresher on what to expect with a brand-new baby. For any of you first-time moms or even subsequent mommies, you do not want to miss this one. We dive into the items you truly need, newborn sleep, and newborn feeding, which are all such big topics they probably each need their own episode. Dr. Morgan's knowledge and wisdom are pure gold. Hopefully, you find it invaluable too! We will ha...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 82
In this episode, Dr. Leah interviews Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign and co-author of Real Food for Fertility. They talk all about our monthly cycles, how they are considered our fifth vital sign, and how we can use them as a form of birth control, before and even after pregnancy. We also discuss how cycle tracking and the fertility awareness method is a great choice to prevent pregnancy and help you conceive when you are ready, without the side effects or transition time o...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 6Ep. 81
In this episode, we talk about how to prepare for pregnancy and parenthood! We get a lot of questions about what people can be doing ahead of time no matter where they are in their journey. We authentically break down what we think about what things and what steps we can take to prepare for the pregnancy season and new parenting season as an individual or couple. This is a really great, juicy episode so I can’t wait for you to get started! This episode is sponsored by : Needed >> Click her...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 80
Induction of labor is an increasingly more and more common birth intervention that many women experience today. There are several medically indicated reasons for induction, as well as many situations where women may be offered or even coerced into induction - where there isn't beneficial evidence to back it up. This week on the podcast Dr. Morgan got to interview Dr. Rebecca Dekker of the well-known blog and podcast called Evidence Based Birth, all about various aspects of labor induction. We di...
Sep 25, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 79
In this episode, we break down the lifestyle hacks for hormone balance. What does the ideal day look like if you want to keep your hormones in balance or bring them back into balance? We start by waking up and walking through a whole day, touching on everything from what we eat to how we manage stress to what we say yes and no to. It's a juicy episode that all women should listen to, so let's get started! This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER ...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 78
It is officially season 6 of the Healthy As A Mother podcast! We love starting each new season with a little update from both of us, so here it is. Currently, we both have a lot going on in our lives with navigating work, life, motherhood, postpartum, and pregnancy! Join us as we chat about all we are going through right now and get real and raw about the joys and challenges we both face in the different seasons of motherhood. If you want to feel like you're sitting on the couch with us as we ta...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 77
Today we're joined by Functional Medicine Health Practitioner Tiffany Campbell Kaloustian. Tiffany shares not only her profound personal story of battling and overcoming lupus and conceiving her children but also how she uses her expertise to change lives daily. Tiffany's journey battling severe lupus has fueled her passion for helping others find their path to wellness. She is well-versed in various holistic healing modalities, including nervous system regulation, Vagal tone, nutrition, detoxin...
Sep 04, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 76
Feeding ourselves and our families healthy, home-cooked meals can feel like a daunting task - especially when the planning and prepping revolve around caring for young children, too. But the reality is, you're going to still expend the time to make some kind of meal, anyway - it'll likely just feel stressful and end up less nourishing than you'd hoped for. In this episode, Dr. Morgan interviews Cassy Joy Garcia from Fed + Fit, and New York Times best-selling author of three different meal planni...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 75
Low libido, or the desire to want to engage in intimacy, is way more common than you think. One of the root causes of low libido is painful sex. Today we dive deep into painful sex, what causes it, what happens to the body when pain rather than pleasure is someone's experience, and what to do about it. This topic is near and dear to Dr. Leah's heart since she has navigated painful sex for years and years. She has learned so much along her journey and she can't wait to share with you so that you ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Today Dr. Morgan interviews Dr. Dan Bruce, an airway-focused dentist, as we break down how the shape of the roof of our mouth, called our palate, together with our tongue positioning can affect many areas of our lives, starting in infancy. The palate and tongue don't just affect things like eating and speaking. These parts of our bodies are central to health, and in this episode, we discuss the connection of how these parts of our mouth affect the growth and look of our entire face, how we breat...
Aug 14, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 73
Today's episode is all about PMS and painful periods. Is it normal to feel off before your period? When does it become a problem? What is causing it and what can you do about it? From mood and body changes before your period to pain during your flow, Dr. Leah interviewed Dr. Sara Bala about it all. We discuss what periods should look like postpartum and so much more. We can't wait to share it all with you. This episode is sponsored by : Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER...
Aug 07, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 72
Getting sick while either pregnant or breastfeeding totally sucks. Not only is it hard to grow or care for young children while not feeling well, but it can also be tricky to navigate how to support yourself during this time. You may have questions like what are safe, natural ways I can help my immune system during this time? Which herbs, homeopathy, and supplements are best for what scenarios? Will the things I take affect my baby? These are all valid, and we hope this episode leaves you with p...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 71
Today we talk all about PCOS, mold, and when IVF may not be needed with Dr. Natalie Underberg. PCOS is one of the leading contributors to female infertility, yet the conventional model doesn't do a very good job supporting women who are experiencing this complex syndrome. Dr. Natalie breaks it down and shares what she often recommends from a holistic perspective, the role mold may be playing in your fertility struggles, and why IVF may not be needed, even if you have been told that is your only ...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 70
Carrying and birthing your baby is an inherently physical, and dang-near athletic event - and there are ways we can prepare our bodies to have the best chance at a smooth, simple, uncomplicated birth experience. This is the work of highly experienced doula, Krisha Crosley of Train for Birth. Today on the show, Krisha and I talk about the idea of training for birth, and how the parents she's coached over the years have an average first-time birth length of only 8 hours. That's - FAST. She discuss...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 69
What should we be eating to boost our fertility? Today we unpack all things food and fertility with Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and popular author of the book: Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols. Lily and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, the author of the Fifth Vital Sign, teamed up to write the brand new book, Real Food for Fertility and we talk about what to eat for female and male fertility, what's wrong with the Mediterranean diet diet, some of the things that surprised her during her resea...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 68
This is the second part of a two-part series about VBAC, or, vaginal birth after cesarean. This episode highlights three very different VBAC birth stories so you can find inspiration in a variety of stories. With each birth, we discuss the progression and process between each woman's first birth, their prep for a VBAC, the things they did or resources they found helpful, and the VBAC birth story itself. We believe that hearing as many positive birth stories as possible is a beneficial part of pr...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 67
Today we have a thought-provoking and potentially controversial topic all about the feminism movements, our hormones, families, and our culture at large. We discuss the pros and cons of feminism from the gifts it has brought to anti-masculine culture, potential burnout in women, how it may have influenced the rates of fertility, and the differences in the masculine and feminine, both in biology and energetically. This is a spicy episode so without further ado, let's get started! Resources from t...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min
This is the first part of a two-part series all about VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean. In this episode, Dr Morgan interviews three different birth professionals about their experience and opinions about VBAC, as well as their top tips for any woman preparing for a VBAC in the future. We wanted to gather a variety of types of birth providers and supports for this episode, and it applies and is helpful to more than just the people who are preparing for a VBAC - anyone preparing for birth - t...
Jun 19, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 65
Did you know that your thyroid plays a massive role in fertility? Today we unpack the thyroid with Dr. Hanisha Patel and dive into low thyroid function and how that impacts fertility, how to test your thyroid and see if you have an issue, including ruling out autoimmune causes. We discuss how stress impacts the thyroid and how to support that, the impact that thyroid has on men as well as women, the interconnectedness of thyroid and other conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and so much more....
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 64
Our special guest today is Morgan's husband, Wes, on to talk all about his perspective on fatherhood as a dad of four young children and who, honestly, has one of the most unique ways of thinking about this season of life. Wes lays it out for the partners in this episode - sharing his stance on character roles during the intense season of caring for your wife and family during postpartum and stepping up as a man in general once children are a part of the picture. We dive into traditional gender ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 63
Our gut health impacts everything from our immune system, our mood, our hormones, and our ability to become pregnant, stay pregnant, and have a healthy baby. It is at the root of so many issues which is why we need to talk about it. In this episode, Dr Leah interviews naturopathic physician Dr. Kelsey Stang all about gut health and the microbiome in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Our gut health is so important for all of the stages of baby-making, and the microbiome plays a major role in ...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 62
