Back to Basics

In a world that constantly pushes us towards convenience, breastfeeding feels like an uphill battle. This week Anna sits down with Therese Dansby, expert lactation consultant and mother of three. They discuss all things breastfeeding - from how quickly the baby needs to be on the boob after birth to the best pump and formula, this episode is perfect for soon-to-be mothers, mothers who want to breastfeed, or just curious women who want to be prepared for the future. We hope you love it!

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This week Anna sits down with Illie Balaj to discuss her experience being diagnosed with unexplained infertility, pushed towards IVF, and eventually finding answers and an endometriosis diagnosis through NaProTechnology. They discuss moving through infertility when you're already into wellness, the reality of big fertility, and how NaProTechnology diagnoses the root cause of infertility. Illie is the founder of Live Healthillie, a one stop shop for vetted, non-toxic products.

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This week Anna sits down with Kelsey Mehdipour, NTP to discuss all things feeding babies. They talk about the perfect first food for babies (hint: it's not rice cereal), breast feeding (and the best formula option!), snacking, baby-led weaning, and more. We hope you love this episode!

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The Return: First Food Foundations

Weston A. Price Homemade Formula

This week Anna sits down with Morgan Gray, her colonic hydrotherapist and owner of Radiate Wellness in Wilmington, North Carolina. They discuss normal vs. common when it comes to pooping, building a healthy microbiome, eating to optimize elimination, detoxification myths, and much more. We hope you love this episode!

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Radiate Wellness Website

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Thank you to Natural Cycles for sponsoring this episode. You can use code FEELWELLBYANNA at Naturalcycles.com for 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Natural Cycles is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.

This week Anna sits down with Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS to discuss the real data behind each vaccine offered during pregnancy. They offer a cost-benefit analysis of each shot, how to discuss options with your doctor, the truth about "long-term immunity" and more. We hope you love this episode!

Our Guest:

Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS Instagram

This week Anna sits down with Veda Rae of Veda Revival to discuss all things sovereign parenthood. They discuss birth certificates, the legality of opting out of government contracts, the business of being born, and more. We hope you love this episode!

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Veda Rae Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/veda.revival/

Veda Rae Website - https://vedarevival.com/

This week Anna sits down with Dr. Nathan Riley, MD FACOG to discuss leaving the medical system, holistically healing HPV, free birth, and learning to trust your body. We hope you love this episode!

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Born Free Method

Born Free Method Podcast

This week Anna sits down with Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN and founder of Fullwell Fertility. They talk all about preconception and pregnancy nutrition including what constitutes an optimal prenatal, arguments around folate vs. folic acid, exogenous toxins, men's optimal nutrition, and more. We hope you love this episode!

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This week Anna sits down with Eva Hooft, somatic worker and detox coach to talk all things parasites, liver optimization, candida, coffee enemas, and more. They go in-depth on overusing supplements, the animal-based diet, and peptides. We hope you love this episode!

Our Guest:

Eva Hooft Instagram - Free masterclass via the link in her bio

Eva Hooft Website

This week Anna sits down with Alexandra of Just The Inserts, a popular Instagram resource for vaccine information. They discuss informed consent, how parents can actually research vaccines without random Googling, how to find a provider, and more. We hope you love this episode!

Our Guest:

Justtheinserts Instagram

Justtheinserts Website

Justtheinserts Training Course

Justtheinserts Provider Guide

Our Sponsor:

Thank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this episode! You can shop their incredible prenatal for women, men's multi, omega-3, NAC, and more via this link with code BACKTOBASICS.