In this episode, Alaina interviews Julie Sawaya, co-founder of the perinatal nutrition company Needed. Julie shares why optimal nutritional support is vital to all stages of a woman's health, but especially before, during, and after pregnancy. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: Needed Optimal Nutrition Plans - Use code HEALTHFORWARD to save 20% on one-time orders or HEALTHFORWARD100 to save $100 on a Complete Plan Bundle. 

Full episode notes can be found here. 

In this mini-series of episodes, I’m answering your questions! This question was about the difference between men’s and women’s hormone cycles and how they can mirror cycles found in nature. Listen in for a little hormone cycle 101!

Resources mentioned in this episode: Health Forward Podcast Episodes - PCOS, Endometriosis, Infertility

In this mini-series of episodes, I'm answering your questions! A few of you had questions about exercise including how much exercise is best and if certain types of workouts, like cyclical workouts, were good for women. Listen in as we talk all things exercise! 

Resources mentioned in this episode: Nourish Move Love online workout program; Lindywell (formerly The Balanced Life) exercise community; Good Body Gals community; other Health Forward Podcast exercise-related episodes - Exercise as Medicine and The Benefits of Strength Training for Women

In this mini-series of episodes, I'm answering your questions! The question for this week was "what is the biggest blessing of your job?". I love this question and the opportunity to share about what I do as a Women's Health Coach and my favorite parts of working with clients. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: Health Tips for Travel Guide; Schedule a free 30-min health consult call

Find full episode notes here. 

In today's episode, Kristen Bowen, from Living the Good Life Naturally, is sharing the importance of optimal magnesium levels and how it affects the body. She also explains how we can know if we are deficient and how to get back to optimal levels to lower chronic inflammation and support our overall health.

Resources mentioned in this episode: Living the Good Life Naturally magnesium soak, magnesium lotion, magnesium muscle cream - USE CODE HF10 for 10% off; Living the Good Life Naturally educational videos; Kristen's Instagram

Giveaway: Kristen is giving away 3 - 32 oz bottles of magnesium soak! Check out how to enter on this post! Giveaway closes and winner will be announced on 6/30/22. 

Full episode notes can be found here. 

It is officially summer vacation season - the kids are on summer break and most of you probably have a trip of some kind coming up. In this episode, I’m going to give you some tips to keep your health a priority without letting it become the main focus of your vacation!

In honor of Mother’s Day, this week’s #hfpodcast episode is focused on prioritizing your health as a mom. This can be such a struggle that it takes intentional planning and effort. If we're being honest, oftentimes we don’t feel that we have the energy for it. So, today I want to encourage and hopefully inspire you to think through some ways that you can support your health and care for your body so that you can continue to love and serve your family well for years to come!

Resources mentioned in this episode: Foods that Heal Guide; Easy, Healthy Eats Recipe eBook; Nourish Move Love with Lindsey Bomgren; Pilates with Robin Long of The Balanced Life Pilates 

Full episode notes can be found here. 

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and in this episode of the #hfpodcast, I'm sharing the stories of two more friends who also have Endometriosis. As they share their symptoms, experiences with various forms of treatment, and how their lives have been affected, you will hear many complexities of this common condition as well as what has helped them and brought them hope.

Please help us spread awareness by sharing this episode with your friends and family members who may be affected by Endometriosis. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: Nancy's Nook Education Page, Endometriosis-related episodes of the Health Forward Podcast, Free download: 'I Have Endo... Now What?' - a guide to managing endometriosis holistically