Functional Medicine for Moms | Fertility, Pregnancy & Holistic Motherhood

Everyone has something to say about how you should parent—whether they have kids or not. In this episode, we unpack unsolicited parenting advice, how the delivery makes all the difference, and why first-time parents often feel the weight of it more.

We also dive into the importance of balance: parenting, marriage, and maintaining your own identity. From hobbies that keep us fulfilled, to date nights that strengthen our marriage, we share how finding balance helps us show up as the best parents possible.

And of course… what does it mean to be an “80% crunchy mom”? We break down how we live a mostly holistic lifestyle, make healthy swaps, and still enjoy the occasional treat (yes, even Starbucks).

As always, Landon closes us out with a dad joke you won’t want to miss.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Postpartum is no joke, and whether you’re a brand-new mom or dad, those early weeks can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re sharing our 5 postpartum survival tips — Kelly’s for moms (like why showering daily matters more than you think 🚿) and Landon’s for dads (including the obvious-but-important: don’t shake the baby 🙃).

We also dive into a few real-life convos that parents will relate to:

💍 Our take on no-kids weddings

🍼 Why “pumping parties” should totally be a thing

💛 How to stay sane and support each other in the newborn stage

If you’re in the trenches of new parent life (or about to be), this one’s for you.

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This week we’re talking about how our perspective has totally changed on little kids’ birthday parties. Sure, our baby won’t remember her first ones—but we will! Parenthood is worth celebrating, even in the little ways, and making memories for us is just as important.

We also share how managing expectations when taking your baby to events makes a huge difference (spoiler: lasting an hour and a half at a party can be a win!) and why giving yourself permission to rest can be life-giving. I took an intentional unplug day, and it reminded me of the biblical principle that rest comes before productivity.

Then we jump into this week’s functional medicine topic: cortisol—the “stress hormone” that often gets a bad rap. If you’ve been dealing with:

• Low energy, brain fog, or trouble sleeping
• Feeling “tired but wired” at night
• Weight changes that don’t match your diet or activity
• Frequent illness or feeling rundown
• Anxiety, irritability, or mood swings

…this episode is for you.

We break down:

• What cortisol actually does in your body
• Why you don’t want it too high or too low for too long
• How your daily cortisol rhythm affects your energy, mood, and health
• Symptoms to watch for with both high and low cortisol
• My favorite way to test cortisol (DUTCH test)
• Lifestyle and supplement strategies for balance

We wrap up by answering a listener question about our favorite baby products so far, and of course, Landon closes things out with the dad joke of the day.

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This week, we’re chatting about chiropractic care—our experiences with it over the years and why our baby now gets gentle adjustments, too. (Spoiler: it helps her sleep!)

We also talk about why we hit pause on solids. Even though we started strong with meat stock and avocado, we realized our daughter needs to be sitting up independently before continuing—and it’s a good reminder that it’s okay to change your mind as you learn and grow as a parent. That’s what intentional parenting is all about!

Then we dive into 5 things we wish we had known during or before pregnancy—the kind of stuff no one really talks about until you’re in it. We’re sharing the biggest "I wish I knew that!" moments from our journey… like what early spotting actually means, a supplement that might help prevent tongue ties, why the to-do list never ends, and more. (Oh—and Landon makes a case for the biological reality of the dad bod 😅)

We also feature your answers from Instagram, because you all had some great reflections to add.

We wrap up with Landon’s dad joke of the day, per usual. 🙃

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We’re in another sleep regression, officially started solids (just homemade meat stock and avocado so far!), and doing our best to set up a strong foundation for our baby’s long-term health—which brings us to this week’s topic: the thyroid.

This episode is for anyone who:

• Feels exhausted, cold, or foggy no matter how much sleep they get
• Struggles with weight gain, hair thinning, constipation, or low mood
• Has been told their labs are “normal” but still doesn’t feel normal
• Takes Synthroid (levothyroxine) but isn’t noticing a big improvement

We’re talking all things thyroid health, from what it actually does in the body (regulates metabolism, mood, temperature, and energy) to why thyroid medication isn’t always the whole answer.

I use a simple analogy to explain how thyroid hormone production works:

🔁 Your hypothalamus is like a thermometer—it senses what’s happening in the body.

🎛️ Your pituitary gland acts like a thermostat—it reads the data and decides what needs to change.

🔥 Your thyroid gland is the heater—it produces thyroid hormone to warm things up.

But here’s the kicker—your body primarily makes T4, which has to be converted to T3 (the active form) in your cells. If that conversion isn’t happening—because of stress, inflammation, poor gut health, or nutrient deficiencies—you might still feel hypothyroid even if your labs and meds look “normal.”

We cover all of that and more, including why I see Synthroid filled multiple times a day at the pharmacy and how a root-cause approach can support your thyroid more holistically.

We also answer a listener question on thyroid function and—of course—Landon wraps things up with a dad joke to keep things light. 😉

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, or health routine.

Our baby just had her 6-month checkup—cue all the feelings! She’s starting to show signs of teething (no teeth yet!), cries when held by someone new (this can be a good thing!), and somehow we’re already halfway through her first year of life.

In this episode, we pause the typical functional medicine deep dives and open up about something even deeper—our faith and how it’s the foundation of everything we do, including our health journey. We reflect on her 6-month milestone and what a miracle it is to be here after all we walked through during pregnancy and the NICU.

From early pregnancy scares to moments in the NICU when things were going from bad to worse, we witnessed little miracles—and one big one when God healed our baby overnight. We share our testimony in hopes it brings comfort and encouragement to anyone going through their own storm. Because while none of us are immune to trials, God’s presence can carry us through.

And now here we are—still surviving the 6-month baby era, figuring out teething, solids, and finding reasons to laugh every day. (And of course, Landon brings a dad joke to help with that.)

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.

We spent our first 4th of July with a 5-month-old—and what was supposed to be an hour on Landon’s boat turned into an all-day adventure with friends, babies, sunburns... and not enough snacks. 😅 I nursed almost the whole time to keep our baby hydrated (thank you, Texas heat), but I didn’t pack nearly enough food for myself—and definitely paid the price by the end of the day.

This week, we’re talking about what functional medicine actually is—how it differs from conventional medicine, and how I ended up leaving retail pharmacy to pursue this root-cause approach. After seeing so many patients on multiple prescriptions who still weren’t feeling better—and counseling women who were doing everything “right” and still not losing weight—I knew there had to be more to the story.

We chat about hormone health, gut health, detox pathways, and why just treating symptoms doesn’t always get results. We also bust a few common myths (no, functional medicine isn’t just vibes—it’s science-based when done right!) and answer some listener questions. And of course… Landon brings the dad joke of the day to close things out.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or health routine.

Our baby is 5 months old, so it’s time to start thinking about first foods! In this episode, we share our plans to introduce solids in a way that supports her gut health from the very beginning—think meat stock, gentle veggies, and nutrient-dense options before diving into the fun stuff (Landon’s dreaming of torturing her with lemons already 😅).

We also dive into leaky gut—what it actually is, why it’s so common, and how the symptoms can sneak up in unexpected ways (like fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, or mood swings). We cover some supplements that can help support gut healing—check out the full protocol on MolineMethod.com via our Fullscript link (with 10% off as a thank you for supporting our small biz 💛).

Landon gets a surprise list of lifestyle changes he might not be ready for (but they’re simple enough to try!), and we wrap up with a listener question about how gut health can impact mental health—plus, Landon’s dad joke of the day!

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This week, we’re diving into something so many new parents go through but don’t always talk about—postpartum depression (yes, it can affect dads too!).

We share our personal experiences during those early months—what caught us off guard, what helped us cope, and how it felt to solo parent while the other was away (shoutout to the boys’ trip and bachelorette weekend 😂).

Inside the episode:

• How postpartum can feel heavy even when you're deeply grateful
• Signs to look for in yourself or your partner
• The lifestyle, diet, and supplement strategies that made a difference for us
• And a reminder that there’s zero shame in needing support—whether that’s therapy, medication, or just a really good cry

Whether you're in the thick of it or supporting someone who is, we hope this conversation makes you feel seen and supported.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

In this episode, we’re sharing real-life moments from our baby’s 4-month checkup — tiny razor-sharp nails, unpredictable poop schedules, and the truth about breastfed babies who don’t go every day (yes, it’s normal!).

Then we dive into Constipation 101 — the unglamorous but oh-so-common topic no one likes to talk about. We cover why it happens (especially in pregnancy, postpartum, or just everyday life), and how to find relief naturally with a functional medicine approach.

✨ Topics we cover: – Breastfed baby poop patterns – Constipation during pregnancy & postpartum – Why your gut might be sluggish – Natural, root-cause relief tips

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider before making health decisions.