Healthy As A Mother

By Dr. Morgan MacDermott & Dr. Leah GordonAlternative Health Health & Fitness Nutrition

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June 18, 2025Fueled and Feminine: How to Get Your Period Back with Dr. Elly Michelle | #117
What does it really mean if you are not getting your period?

In this episode, Dr. Leah sits down with her dear friend and colleague, Dr. Elly Michelle, to dive deep into hypothalamic amenorrhea, a condition where the body stops ovulating and menstruating due to stress, undernourishment, or imbalance.

We unpack the root causes of missing periods and explore the delicate balance between exercise, movement, and proper nourishment. You will learn how overtraining, undereating, and chronic stress can signal to the body that it is not safe to reproduce, ultimately impacting your hormones and fertility.

Dr. Elly shares her personal story of navigating disordered eating and the path to healing, offering both hope and practical insight for anyone struggling with similar challenges. We also discuss how reconnecting with your feminine side, slowing down, and supporting your body can play a powerful role in restoring your cycle.

Whether your goal is to regulate your hormones, recover your period, or prepare your body for pregnancy, this episode provides both education and encouragement. Healing is possible, and your body is capable of finding balance again with the right support.

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59 min
June 11, 20258 Root Causes of Pregnancy Loss | #116
Pregnancy loss is far more common than most people realize — affecting 1 in 4 pregnancies — yet so many women are left without real answers.

In this episode, we break down the 8 most common root causes of pregnancy loss, from hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies to inflammation, egg and sperm quality, and more. This conversation goes beyond surface-level explanations to help you understand why loss can happen — and what may be overlooked in conventional care.

If you’ve experienced a pregnancy loss, are trying to conceive, or want to reduce your risk moving forward, this episode will give you a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of what’s happening in your body — and what you can do to support a healthy pregnancy.

Think of this as a masterclass in pregnancy loss — designed to empower you with both knowledge and next steps.
Resources From This Episode:
Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone
Episode #70: PCOS, Mold and Avoiding IVF
Episode #113: Breastfeeding and Trying To Conceive
Dr Leah's Free Lab Ranges guide
Dr. Leah's Pregnancy Loss Guide
Womanhood Wellness Labs
Womanhood Wellness Membership Waitlist
Book: Is Your Body Baby-Friendly?
Sperm test: Legacy
Golden Genetics - Natalie for Genetic Counseling

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1 hr 12 min
June 04, 2025 Birth Considerations + Prep for Sexual Trauma Survivors with Beth Warren LCSW | #115
Motherhood can be a deeply transformative experience — but for women with a history of sexual or reproductive trauma, it can also bring up unexpected and overwhelming triggers.

In this episode, Dr. Morgan sits down with perinatal mental health therapist Beth Warren to explore how past trauma can resurface during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From subtle emotional responses to more obvious triggers, they unpack why this happens and how it can impact a woman’s experience of motherhood.

More importantly, this conversation offers a path forward. You’ll learn how to recognize trauma responses, advocate for your needs, and build a truly trauma-informed support team — so you can move through pregnancy and postpartum feeling safer, more supported, and more in control.

This is an important and often unspoken conversation — one that brings awareness, validation, and tools for healing.

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55 min
May 28, 2025Truth is Your Medicine with Janne Robinson | #114
What does it actually mean to live in your truth — and why is it so hard to access?

In this episode, Dr. Leah sits down with poet, author, and coach Janne Robinson for a deeply personal conversation about truth — how we lose it, how we find it, and what it costs to live in alignment with it.

Janne shares her own journey of coming back to herself, and how that path led her to help others reconnect with their truth in a world that often pulls us away from it. Together, they explore the courage it takes to be honest with yourself, the layers that keep us disconnected, and what becomes possible when you start listening inward again.

This is an intimate, reflective conversation — one that invites you to slow down, get honest, and reconnect with what’s real for you.

Resources From This Episode:
Meet Yourself in Truth - Free Event - Application

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For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER
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1 hr 3 min
May 21, 2025Breastfeeding and Trying To Conceive | #113
Trying to get pregnant while still breastfeeding can feel confusing — and often frustrating.

In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in your body when you’re nursing and trying to conceive at the same time. From hormonal shifts to metabolic demands, breastfeeding creates a very different physiological environment than a typical fertile cycle — and understanding that difference is key.

We walk through how lactation impacts ovulation, what might be delaying your return to fertility, and what you can do to support your body if you’re hoping to grow your family while still nursing.

If you’ve been wondering why it’s taking longer to conceive while breastfeeding — or what you can do to improve your chances — this episode will give you a clear, grounded path forward.

Resources From This Episode:
Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone
Episode #53: Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. Aumatma

Find more from Dr. Leah:
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Womanhood Wellness | Website

Find more from Dr. Morgan:
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Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website

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For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER
Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
54 min
May 14, 2025Thriving with Hashimoto’s: Gut Healing & Autoimmunity with Alison Marras | #112
If you’ve been dealing with symptoms like fatigue, hormone imbalances, or feeling “off” in your body — especially alongside Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune conditions — this episode is for you.

Today, Dr. Leah sits down with Alison Marras to explore a different approach to healing — one that doesn’t rely on extreme restriction, but instead focuses on nourishing the body, healing the gut, and regulating the nervous system.

Alison shares her personal journey with Hashimoto’s and autoimmunity, and how shifting her approach to food, stress, and healing transformed not just her symptoms, but her overall quality of life.

Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or simply wanting to feel better in your body, this conversation offers a grounded, sustainable path to healing — without burnout or rigidity.

Resources From This Episode:
Connect with Alison:
Instagram: [@foodbymars]
Website: [foodbymars.com]
The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook: [link]
Free 20-min. Meal Prep Guide: [link]
Free Nourishing Meal Plan Bot: [link]

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Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond
Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond
For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER
Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
1 hr 6 min
May 07, 2025Top 5 Reasons For Colic in Babies with Dr. Elana Roumell | #111
If you’re dealing with a colicky baby or worried you might be, this episode is here to help you understand what could actually be going on.

Dr. Morgan sits down with pediatric naturopathic doctor Dr. Elana Roumell to break down the top 5 root causes of infant colic and what you can do about them. Instead of viewing colic as something random or untreatable, this conversation explores the underlying factors that may be contributing to excessive crying, from nervous system regulation to digestive issues and beyond.

You’ll learn how to think about colic from a root-cause perspective, what signs to look for, and practical ways to support your baby so both of you can get some relief.

If you’re in the thick of it, you’re not alone and this episode will give you a clearer path forward.

Resources From This Episode:
Follow Dr. Elana on Instagram @drelanaroumell
Listen to Dr. Elana's podcast: The Doctor Mom Podcast
Visit Dr. Elana's Website
Get 50% off Dr. Elana's Membership: use code HEALTHYMOTHER
Holle Infant Goat Formula
Biogaia protectis for L. Rheuter

Find more from Dr. Leah:
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Find more from Dr. Morgan:
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Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond
Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond
For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER
Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
44 min
April 30, 2025 Season 8 Life Updates | #110
We’re back with Season 8 of Healthy As A Mother — and we’re kicking things off with a real, unfiltered look at life right now.

In this episode, Dr. Leah shares what postpartum has actually been like nearly five months in with baby number two — from navigating the emotional and physical recovery to balancing work, motherhood, and everything in between. It’s honest, messy, and probably more relatable than most people admit out loud.

Dr. Morgan opens up about the ripple effects of her husband’s new job — how it’s shifted their family dynamic, childcare rhythms, and the day-to-day reality of managing kids, schedules, and the constant juggle of modern motherhood.

This is one of those conversations that reminds you you’re not alone — whether you’re in postpartum, raising multiple kids, or just trying to hold it all together.

Find more from Dr. Leah:
Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram
Dr. Leah Gordon | Website
Womanhood Wellness | Website

Find more from Dr. Morgan:
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website

Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond
Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond
For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER
Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
1 hr 2 min
April 23, 2025Vaccine Dilemmas: Hesitancy, Studies, & Alternative Schedules with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh | #109
Vaccines are one of the most talked-about, and often polarizing, topics in modern medicine. But what happens when we step outside of black-and-white thinking and make space for a more nuanced conversation?

In this episode, Dr. Morgan sits down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh to explore the growing conversation around vaccines, parental decision-making, and the challenges of navigating this topic in today’s medical landscape.

They discuss the factors contributing to declining vaccination rates, what’s driving vaccine hesitancy among parents, and the gaps many feel exist in long-term safety data and individualized care. From alternative schedules to vitamin K and beyond, this conversation aims to open up dialogue — not shut it down.

This is not about telling you what to think — it’s about helping you think more deeply, ask better questions, and feel more empowered in your role as a parent.

Resources From This Episode:
Pre-Order Dr. Joel Gator's New Book: Between A Shot and A Hard Place
Dr. Joel Gator's Parenting Masterclass Platform: Raising Amazing
Follow Dr. Joel Gator on Instagram: @drjoelgator
Follow Dr. Joel Gator on X: @drjoelgator
Healthy As A Mother Episode #52: Vaccines From A Neurodevelopment Perspective with Dr. Ari Calhoun

Find more from Dr. Leah:
Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram
Dr. Leah Gordon | Website
Womanhood Wellness | Website

Find more from Dr. Morgan:
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website

Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond
Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond
For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER
Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
1 hr 12 min
April 16, 2025Surviving a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy with Sophia Pavia | #108
Ectopic pregnancy is something many women don’t fully understand — until they’re faced with it.

In this episode, Dr. Leah sits down with Sophia Pavia, The TTC Nutritionist, to share her deeply personal and recent experience with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy — a life-threatening condition that often comes as a complete shock.

Sophia walks us through the early signs, the unexpected diagnosis, what she went through physically and emotionally, and what she wishes more women knew. They also discuss potential contributing factors, what to watch for if something feels off, and how to advocate for yourself in moments that matter most.

If you’re trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or simply want to be more informed about your body, this is an important and eye-opening conversation — one that could help you recognize the signs and take action sooner.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss.

Resources From This Episode:
Sophia's podcast: Food, Freedom and Fertility
Sophia's Website
Follow Sophia on Instagram: @ttc.nutritionist
Healthy As A Mother Episode #81: Your Cycle: Using the Fifth Vital Sign as Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Find more from Dr. Leah:
Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram
Dr. Leah Gordon | Website
Womanhood Wellness | Website

Find more from Dr. Morgan:
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram
Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website

Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond
Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond
For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER
Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
1 hr 20 min

About Healthy As A Mother

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Healthy As A Mother is a podcast for becoming and being a mother, hosted by Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors passionate about helping women navigate fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood through a natural health lens.