Steph and Dr. Elana recap the episode with Dr. Samantha Brody, naturopathic doctor and author of the book Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out.  They highlight important points from the episode and discuss further how diet can impact stress, how to identify stressors, and how to communicate effectively with your support system to get the support you need.

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Topics Discussed:

• Beyond reducing stress; creating space to handle the stress
• Different kinds of stressors and which you can change
• Identifying subtle stressors
• How your diet can affect stress
• How to communicate your needs to your loved ones
• The “great ask”–how to effectively ask for what you want

Show Notes:

• Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out
• Values Exercise  from Overcoming Overwhelm Sample Chapter from Overcoming Overwhelm
• Contact Dr. Samantha
• PAX Understanding Men by Allison Armstrong
• The Four Agreements
• The HMHB Weekly Email Series
• Healthy Mama, Happy Baby Virtual Pregnancy Program
• Nourish Kids Medicine Kit and Ebook
• Dr. Elana’s Medical Center: Nourish Medical Center
• Follow Steph and Elana on Instagram
• Whole Mamas Podcast Archive

The Whole Mamas podcast is led by Stephanie Greunke, a registered dietitian, and Dr. Elana Roumell, a naturopathic doctor, both trained in functional medicine and passionate about pregnancy, postpartum, and pediatrics. They invite experts on the show, answer burning questions, highlight key points, and make sure you feel empowered to take action. Find Whole Mamas and the Whole Mamas hosts on Instagram @wholemamasclub, @stephgreunke, @drelanaroumell, and at www.wholemamasclub.com.

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