Functional Medicine for Moms | Fertility, Pregnancy & Holistic Motherhood

If you’ve been feeling bloated, tired, anxious, or just off — especially after having a baby — your gut might be at the center of it all.

In this episode, we’re breaking down gut health for moms in a simple, non-overwhelming way. Because let’s be honest… most of us aren’t sitting down to perfectly balanced meals — we’re finishing toddler snacks, drinking coffee to survive, and doing our best.

But your gut plays a HUGE role in how you feel day to day.

We’ll cover:

• What gut health actually is (without the confusing medical jargon)
• How your gut impacts hormones, energy, mood, and weight
• Why so many moms struggle with gut issues postpartum
• The connection between your gut, stress, and nervous system

This episode is your foundation — so you can finally understand what’s going on in your body and where to start.

And in the next episode, we’ll dive into why your gut might be off and what to actually do about it.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

Timeouts. Spanking. Strict routines. Family opinions.

Everyone has something to say about how you should raise your toddler… but what actually works?

In this episode, my husband and I are answering parenting questions on the spot—and we don’t exactly see eye to eye on everything.

We get into some of the most debated topics in parenting:

• Are timeouts helpful… or harmful?
• Is spanking ever okay?
• Do toddlers need structure—or are we overthinking it?
• Where should boundaries be with extended family?

This conversation is honest, a little spicy at times, and very much “figuring it out in real life.”

If you’ve ever questioned your parenting choices—or felt torn between different advice—this episode will make you think (and probably feel a lot less alone).

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If you're feeling exhausted, off hormonally, or not like yourself postpartum, I’d love to support you.

Inside my Functional Medicine practice, we use advanced lab testing (hormones, gut health, metabolism + more) to get to the root cause and build a personalized plan so you can feel like yourself again.

🔗 Learn more or book a call: https://molinemethod.com/

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What happens to your hormones when you start weaning breastfeeding? In this episode, I share the emotional and hormonal shifts I experienced — including getting my first postpartum period back at 13 months.

Landon is BACK for today's episode! Did you miss him and his dad jokes? …because I did. 😄

Today we’re talking about something I was not prepared for: the hormonal and emotional effects of weaning breastfeeding.

It all started with a simple plan to cut just TWO feeds per day. But soon after, I started feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotional, and crying more often than I’d like to admit. I honestly thought something was wrong with me.

It wasn’t until I talked with a psychologist friend that I realized it might actually be connected to weaning and the hormone shifts that happen when breastfeeding decreases. Mind blown.

In this episode we talk about:

• The emotional effects of reducing breastfeeding

• Hormone shifts that can happen during weaning

• Why anxiety or mood changes may show up

• Getting my first postpartum period back at 13 months

• What postpartum cycles can look like after breastfeeding

It turns out the hormonal shift was big enough that my cycle returned postpartum — and surprisingly, it wasn’t nearly as bad as everyone warned me it would be.

I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast because no one really talks about how significant the hormone shift from weaning can be, and if you’re experiencing something similar, you are definitely not alone.

If you're currently breastfeeding, weaning, or noticing hormonal changes postpartum, this episode is for you.

Please feel free to subscribe and share with a fellow mom friend who might need to hear this conversation!

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

In Part 1 of this conversation, we laid the foundation for holistic fertility — when to start preparing for pregnancy, why sleep and stress matter, and how gut health and inflammation impact both egg and sperm quality.

Now in Part 2, we’re getting practical.

In this episode, I’m joined again by fertility expert Dr. Aumatma Simmons, and we dive into:

• The biggest mistakes couples make when trying to conceive
• Whether ovulation tracking is actually necessary
• The truth about fertile windows and timing intercourse
• Why male fertility is declining — and what men need to focus on first
• Toxins, nicotine, alcohol, cell phones, and sperm health
• How long it really takes to improve sperm quality
• What both partners should prioritize before conception

If you’re trying to conceive — or even thinking about it in the next year — this episode will help you stop micromanaging and start focusing on what truly moves the needle.

Because fertility isn’t just about hormones.

It’s about the whole couple.

Connect with Dr. Aumatma: https://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/

Madre Fertility Quiz: https://www.madrefertility.com/

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

If you’re trying to conceive — or thinking about it — and wondering why it’s not happening as quickly as you expected, this episode is for you.

In Part 1 of this holistic fertility conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons, naturopathic endocrinologist and fertility expert, to break down what actually impacts conception — beyond just hormones.

We discuss:

• What “holistic fertility” really means

• Why infertility rates are increasing

• The surprising role of sleep and melatonin in egg and sperm quality

• How stress affects IVF outcomes

• The connection between gut health, inflammation, and recurrent pregnancy loss

• Why fertility is not “just a hormone problem”

If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you’re still not getting pregnant, this conversation will open your eyes to the deeper root causes that often get missed.

Part 2 drops next week — where we’ll get practical about ovulation timing, sperm health, toxins, and the biggest mistakes couples make when trying to conceive.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Work with me: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

In Part 2 of our nervous system series with pediatric and prenatal chiropractor Dr. Morgan Malpass, we shift from “What are the signs?” to “What can I actually do?”

We talk through simple, practical ways moms can support both their baby’s nervous system and their own regulation — without panic or perfection.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to recognize patterns vs. normal fussiness • When it may be time to seek extra support (and why support doesn’t mean something is “wrong”) • How mom’s nervous system regulation directly affects baby • What to look for in a prenatal or pediatric chiropractor • When to start care during pregnancy, postpartum, and for newborns • Nervous system support and fertility considerations • Real-life postpartum stressors (like sleep!) and how to navigate them • Simple daily habits that help regulate stress naturally • Encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed or behind

Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or simply wanting to better understand nervous system regulation for your family, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

Is your baby struggling with sleep, digestion, or constant fussiness — and you’re not sure why? Feeling anxious, overstimulated, or burnt out postpartum even when things “should” be better? The nervous system might be the missing piece.

In part one of this conversation, Kelly sits down with Dr. Morgan, a nervous-system-focused chiropractor specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, babies, and families, to break down what the nervous system actually does and why it plays such a huge role in early motherhood.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is the nervous system?

• How pregnancy and birth impact regulation

• Why anxiety, overstimulation, and burnout are so common postpartum

• Signs of nervous system dysregulation in babies and toddlers

• How it shows up as sleep struggles, digestion issues, tension, or fussiness

• What’s normal development vs. when extra support might help

This episode is about awareness, validation, and understanding your body — not fear or overwhelm.

Part 2 releases next week, where we dive into simple, practical steps to support your baby’s nervous system and your own.

Dr. Morgan's website: https://continuumchiro.net/

Connect with Dr. Morgan on Instagram: continuumchiro

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

This week Landon and I did something a little different — instead of our usual format, he came in with a list of parenting lifestyle questions and we answered them on the spot. 😅 And let’s just say… our answers today look very different than what we thought before we had kids… and even from the newborn stage!

If you have a 1-year-old (or are heading there soon), this episode is for you.

We talk through questions like:

• Should you let your 1-year-old decide when they’re done eating or encourage “one more bite”?
• Is snack grazing okay, or should we limit it?
• Do toddlers need a strict nap schedule, or can sleep be flexible?
• Should we keep using a sound machine or start weaning off?
• Is ignoring tantrums harmful or actually healthy?
• Is it okay to say “no,” or should we always redirect?
• Should parents feel guilty for wanting alone time?
• Is it ever okay to prioritize your marriage or relationship sometimes?

Of course, we share our slightly “crunchy,” functional-medicine-leaning perspective along the way — but also talk about what’s realistic in everyday life.

If this episode resonates with you, I would LOVE if you shared it with a mom friend or sent me a message on Instagram to let me know what you thought — hearing from you truly makes my day and helps more moms find the show. 💛

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

You don’t need a medical degree—or a perfect pantry—to be a holistic mom.

In this episode of Functional Medicine for Moms, I sit down with Malerie from Momming with Mal for a relaxed, coffee-style conversation about holistic living, faith, and real-life motherhood. We talk honestly about how we’ve made healthier choices for our families over time—without pressure, guilt, or perfection.

One thing I love about this episode is how practical it is. We share the actual products and brands we use and love, from food swaps and ingredient label tips to mushroom coffee as a gentler caffeine option. This isn’t about doing everything “right”—it’s about making small, doable changes you can try right away if you want.

We also talk about navigating toddlerhood with grace, building a faith foundation without pressure, and why community matters so much in motherhood.

If you’ve been curious about holistic or low-tox living but felt overwhelmed by where to start, this episode will remind you that small steps matter—and that real moms are figuring this out too.

Connect with Mal on Instagram: @mommingwithmal

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Crunchy Living and Holistic Parenting

05:55 Navigating Toddlerhood with Grace

09:48 The Journey to a Crunchy Lifestyle

14:49 Transformations Through Dietary Changes

20:00 Exploring Mushroom Coffee and Healthy Alternatives

23:34 Navigating Healthy Choices in Grocery Shopping

31:58 Building a Faith Foundation in Motherhood

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

In this episode, Kelly and Landon recap Danielle’s first birthday, share what life feels like now that she’s officially a toddler, and talk openly about starting to wean breastfeeding after 12 months.

They also dive into building a better pantry — how to read ingredient labels, which foods to prioritize swapping first, and how to make healthier choices without aiming for perfection.

If you’re a mom navigating toddlerhood, hormones, and feeding your family well in real life, this episode is for you.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.