I'm a Mom?!

*The advice and information shared on this episode should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your own medical providers for medical advice*

"IF YOU IGNORE YOUR TEETH LONG ENOUGH, THEY WILL GO AWAY"

Join me on the crunchiest conversation yet with Dr Chris Spelman DDS on why postpartum moms especially, need to get back to a good state of oral health, build our overall health back again, and find wellness.

Critical Notes on this Episode: Top 4 things for postpartum moms

1. Inside out first. Get access to bioavailable and bioretention-heavy supplements and multivitamins. Omegas, electrolytes etc. Designs for Health brand and also the DoTerra brand provide high quality products. 
2. Good oral health routine: floss first; brush with a non-fluoride toothpaste with hydroxyapatite; DO NOT RINSE the toothpaste off. Try for 30mins. Dr Spelman uses a water-powered floss; Sonicare electrical toothbrush with a bamboo brush head made of charcoal and coconut oil from Amazon. 
3. Watch what you eat and drink. NO COFFEE SIPPING FOR HOURS. COFFEE IS ACIDIC and we want our mouths to get back to a neutral pH faster, and for longer. STOP SNACKING, SIPPING SUGARY AND PROCESSED FOODS CONSISTENTLY AS THIS MAKES OUR MOUTHS ACIDIC FOR 2-3 HOURS. STAY AWAY FROM PROCESSED FOOD. Sorry about the all caps. This is just super important.
4. Gut/probiotics: The KKK: Kimchi, Kombucha, Kefir. Dr Spelman takes a Kimchi 1 supplement at the moment. DoTerra also makes a great probiotic. 

Other products/tips mentioned: Detox/gut cleanse/total body cleanse with DoTerra’s 1-month long cleanse is very gentle. 

Xylitol and hydroxyapatite chewing gums after a meal can actually help your mouth return to a good pH level.

DO NOT BRUSH TEETH IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS! You could be brushing the acidic meal right into your teeth. JUST rinse your mouth thoroughly with water. 

Lastly:

**I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.**

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

*The advice and information shared on this episode should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your own medical providers for medical advice*

Dr Lauren Mandell is a rare gem because she is a prenatal/postpartum physical therapy and personal fitness specialist. She saw the huge gap in this underserved community (us!) and founded her business called Evolution Mom in Central NJ. 

She shares huge tips on how to recover in the early postpartum days, we talk about common issues in moms like ab separation, back pain, and tilted pelvis', prolapse, how to set ourselves up for success as we age into our 40s/50s/60s+ amongst other hot topics. 

Find her at:

www.evolutionmomnj.com

@evolutionmomnj

Lastly: 

**I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.**

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

We have a long summer ahead of us. And just like winter, a lot of us are going to find respite in the library to entertain our kids and borrow some books.

The problem is, so many toddler books are repetitive, unoriginal, and boring for both the kids and us to read. We borrowed 130+ books in the last 9 months and I'll tell you which ones were the best and worst so you don't need to waste your time.

These are my opinions alone, no sponsorship is involved, and my purpose is not to defame but provide an honest criticism. 

Books on this episode:

BEST: What I like Most by Mary Murphy

WORST: The Skunk by Mac Barnett

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

We have a long summer ahead of us. And just like winter, a lot of us are going to find respite in the library to entertain our kids and borrow some books.

The problem is, so many toddler books are repetitive, unoriginal, and boring for both the kids and us to read. We borrowed 130 books in the last 9 months and I'll tell you which ones were the best and worst so you don't need to waste your time.

These are my opinions alone, no sponsorship is involved, and my purpose is not to defame but provide an honest criticism. 

Books on this episode 

BEST: Bernice Gets Carried Away by Hannah E. Harrison

WORST: I'm A Girl by Yasmeen Ismail

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

**The advice and information shared on this episode should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your own medical providers for medical advice**

Top Dermatologist, Dr Gina Caputo DO shares with us TRULY simple, doable skincare routines UNDER 3 STEPS for moms who are trying to get their sparkle back. We talk about skin, anti-aging, hair loss, Tik Tok trends that are outright ridiculous, and how to approach beauty in a healthy way as we age and change. 

We go in depth on this episode and name actual product names. Yes.  Secrets are literally handed out in this podcast! See Dr Gina Caputo's product recommendation list and discount codes are below and these are also the products she actually uses: 

1. Cleanser: La Roche Posay oil cleanser or Dove cleanser/soap

2. Non-retinol/Retinol products for anti-aging: Dermabotanica overnight repair serum (HA), Nimi’s Hyaluronic acid Hydration serum, Altreno (prescription), and Nimi retinol renewal serum. Jenny is currently using Dr Youn's peptide + bakuchiol moisturizer.

Use Dermabotanica CODE: DRGINA30  Nimi CODE: GINA15

3. Sunscreen - tinted: Tizo, La Roche Posay melted milk (chemical), Elta MD, IT cosmetics your skin but better, Eucerin sensitive skin tinted spf
Sunscreen - heavy duty: Solbar shield, Blue Lizard

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4. Glycolic acid wash by Dermabotanica (intermittently). Use Dermabotanica CODE: DRGINA30

5. Azelaic acid prescription or OTC version by Inkey list

6. Nimi skincare sunshine tallow cream for light barrier repair

7. Probiotic by Seed with CODE: CAPUTO20

Lastly:

**I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.**

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

PART 2: 

We left no stone unturned in this hilarious conversation about everything that changed in our bodies from head to toe after having our first, second, and her third babies! I have never heard such a comprehensive, raw conversation about this topic on any podcast and I'm proud of us that we were not embarrassed and went the whole way. 

Thank you Sarah for filling the perfect podcast guest criteria for my podcast and being unashamed, truthful, wise, and also - super funny. Love you!

*Please note that no medical advice or information is being provided in this episode (or any other episode on this podcast). These are our opinions and experiences only. Please consult your own medical provider(s) on any such health-related topics*

Lastly:

**I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.**

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

PART 1: 

We left no stone unturned in this hilarious conversation about everything that changed in our bodies from head to toe after having our first, second, and her third babies! I have never heard such a comprehensive, raw conversation about this topic on any podcast and I'm proud of us that we were not embarrassed and went the whole way. 

Thank you Sarah for filling the perfect podcast guest criteria for my podcast and being unashamed, truthful, wise, and also - super funny. Love you!

*Please note that no medical advice or information is being provided in this episode (or any other episode on this podcast). These are our opinions and experiences only. Please consult your own medical provider(s) on any such health-related topics*

Lastly:

**I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.**

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

Other than being a public figure, TedX Raleigh speaker, motivational speaker on purpose (and teacher), entrepreneur, podcast host, mom of 2 twin teens, stepmother of 4 adult children, and grandmother of 5 - Lynette Lewis is a dear friend, role model, and mentor of mine. I've had the absolute honor of knowing her and learning from her life story - which is incredibly rich. 

She is also the purpose guru. She has studied the concept of Purpose for decades. Her course discussed in this podcast is here: 

https://www.mywhylife.com/

Her website is: https://lynettelewis.com/

Her podcast is called What Are You Thinking? and can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-are-you-thinking/id1732537262

You can also follow her on Instagram @lynettelewis 

Thank you so much for being my guest, and sharing your encouragement and wisdom with all of us. Love you so much!

Lastly:

*I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.*

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

Sophia flies into Arizona from Lagos, Nigeria at 7-8 months to give birth to her first baby (she's an American living abroad). What seems to be a situation setting her up to fail - absolutely doesn't and she has a fantastic birthing experience with BOTH of her kids. How did she pull that off? 

There are a number of uncontrollable factors in the birthing process, but some are controllable. What I love about Sophia's birth story is that she let go of what she couldn't control, kept a super positive attitude, and controlled what she could. 

If she had a positive, totally normal birth story, you and I can too. 

**PLEASE NOTE that none of this is medical advice and should not be taken as such. We are not medical professionals, and not your medical provider. Please consult you medical provider(s) for advice on your situation. These are our stories and opinions only.**

Lastly:

**I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.**

Lastly fr: You are not alone.

**Please note that none of the content in this episode is or should be considered as medical advice. None of us are medical professionals, and you should consult your own medical provider(s) for any medical advice. This is only us sharing our experiences and opinions alone**

My key takeaways: 

• C-sections are NOT easy! omg! hats off to all of the c-section mamas out there
• ANY birth can be traumatic. Vaginal, c-section, fast, slow - there is no objectivity on concluding something is traumatic. We go into depth with my therapist on this in EP 3 don't miss it!
• What is also astounding is that even in the pretty bad experience Veni had with her first c-section, she still had aspects of her birth that she appreciated. She had a good team of doctors and providers around her. They communicated to her well, clearly, and kindly. This cannot be understated and was mentioned in EP 3 again with my therapist.
• Even in a scheduled c-section, there could be surprises because her baby decided to come early. There is no such thing as a 'birth plan' - most of the time, in my humble opinion. 

Thank you Veni for your time and wisdom, and vulnerability in sharing this with the world of moms. 

Lastly:

**I know my opinions on religion and politics in particular are loud, conservative, and can be offensive to some. Please do not assume that my guests share the same opinions as I do. Any episodes with guests should be taken as standalone, solely in the context of their episode only.**

Lastly fr: You are not alone.