Just the Good Stuff

By Rachel MansfieldBusiness Entrepreneurship Health & Fitness Nutrition

Just the Good Stuff episodes

June 20, 2023Just The Good Chat: Family of 5 Update + Sleep Training
#84: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are kicking off our series of Just The Good Chat, where Jordan and I chat about different life updates and answer some of our listeners questions. Think: even more of what you see on Instagram stories. In this episode we give an update about our experiences as parents of 3 kids ages four and under and our experience sleep training for the third time.

Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
Raising three children:
Tips going from 0 to 1, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 kids
What parts of the transition to 3 has been the hardest
How we knew we wanted to have three children
How we stay connected and make time for one another
How to keep each kids schedule without interrupting another
Bed time with 3 kids and 2 parents
Regressions when siblings came
Will Jordan get a vasectomy?
Sleep Training:
Our sleep training method
What age to sleep train
Did we hire anyone to help with the sleep training
Tips to deal with the crying
When to transition to a sleepsack
How to eliminate middle of the night feedings
Is there an age it's too late to do sleeptraining?
Is there an age it's too early to do sleeptraining?
Tips on removing the swaddle
Other questions:
Tips on dealing with a baby who is colic
Tips on dealing with big toddler feelings
Limiting portion sizes for kids
Names we liked but didn't use for our kids
+ SO much more!

For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel

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54 min
June 06, 2023Hannah Barnstable - The CEO & Co-founder of Seven Sundays
#83: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Hannah Barnstable, the CEO and Co-founder of Seven Sundays. (use my code RACHL30 for 30% off your order!)
Hannah founded Seven Sundays in 2011 with four muesli recipes, an old Raleigh bike and trailer, some rented after-hours kitchen space at a friend’s restaurant, and a crazy desire to flip the cereal aisle on its head. Hannah’s food philosophy is simple: Food is an experience to be enjoyed and should remain as close as possible to the way Mother Nature intended it to be. When Hannah isn’t off selling cereal, she can be found running around the Minneapolis city lakes (summer), skiing in the Northwoods (winter), browsing her favorite local grocery stores or in the kitchen making food for her sweet family of five.
Seven Sunday's muesli and cereal is on a daily rotation in mine and my children's breakfast line up (truly - we eat it daily). We love the products and brand so much our venture fund grt sht ventures has invested into the company.

Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
Why start a breakfast cereal company?
Hannah's previous career in finance before launching Seven Sundays
What makes Seven Sundays product line up some of the best in the breakfast cereal aisle?
The importance of the ingredient list and being an earth friendly brand
Some insights to being a female entrepreneur in the food and beverage space
How the industry has evolved over the past decade
Seven Sundays latest product line the Oat Protein Cereal
+ SO much more!

For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
55 min
May 23, 2023Marissa Mullen - The Cheese and Charcuterie Guru + Founder of That Cheese Plate
#82: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Marissa Mullen the creator behind That Cheese Plate. Marissa is a Brooklyn based best-selling author, entrepreneur, food stylist and content creator. She is the founder of That Cheese Plate, a global community for cheese plate inspiration and recipes, and creator of the Cheese By Numbers method, a step-by-step approach to creative food styling. She is known for pioneering the cheese and charcuterie trend in popular culture today and creating art out of simplicity.

Marissa's latest book That Cheese Plate Wants to Party is now available!

Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
Where Marissa's love of cheese came from
How she became a cheese pro
What are the basics in creating an epic cheese board?
How to pair crackers with cheese or make the perfect bite
Top 3 favorite cheeses from Trader Joes
How Marissa's background/experience prepared her for what she is doing now.
Starting her Instagram page, That Cheese Plate
Getting her first cookbook deal
Her latest cookbook That Cheese Plate Wants To Party
The kick off of her cook book tour
+ SO much more!

For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
52 min
May 09, 2023Dr. Jolene Brighten - What is ”Normal”?, The Orgasm Gap, Female Hormones + Normalizing the Hormone Conversation
#81: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave.

Dr. Brighten was previously a guest on Just The Good Stuff (Episode 29) to chat about Post Birth Control Syndrome, getting your period back + all things female hormones.

Here are some of the topics we discuss in this episode:
Why Dr. Brighten wanted to write her new book Is This Normal?
Busting some of the stereotypes of the female anatomy
Why is it that so many of us don’t understand how the basics of our hormones work or even what the correct names are for all the parts down there?
What is the orgasm gap?
What are some of the reasons for the gap?
What we learned in our health/sex ed classes from high school
How to and when to introduce your children to these topics about their bodies to finally break this cycle?
If people have been trained to think something is abnormal, what are some tips/tricks/steps they can make to change that mindset?
Are people around the world experiencing the same thing about their bodies or is this a US cultural issue?
Tips and advice to feel good with your sex life postpartum
+ SO much more!

For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel
1 hr 13 min
May 02, 2023Dr. Eric Forman with Everything You Need to Know About Egg and Embryo Freezing
#80: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Dr. Eric Forman, MD, HCLD. Dr. Forman is the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center in New York City. He oversees the medical practice as well as the IVF embryology and andrology laboratories. Dr. Forman holds a special place in our hearts as he was my fertility doctor who helped us get pregnant with our three boys (my second baby daddy as I call him!).

With egg and embryo freezing has been such a big topic these days so we asked Dr. Forman to come back on Just The Good Stuff Podcast to help explain the process and answer some questions from our community.
Dr. Forman was previously a guest on the podcast (episode 35) to chat all things fertility.

Here are some helpful links to some posts about our fertility journey:
Getting pregnant with Ezra, part 1 & part 2
Getting pregnant with Brody
Getting pregnant with Cooper
Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode:
The differences between egg and embryo freezing
What to expect in the process of freezing eggs or embryos
Who is a good candidate for egg or embryo freezing?
When should you go see a fertility doctor?
What is the ideal number of frozen eggs/embryos to try and store?
What is the optimal age age to freeze your eggs or embryos?
What to look for in your provider?
Storage options for frozen eggs or embryos
Is there a danger to freezing eggs/embroys for too long? How long will they stay good for?
What is success rate of egg / embryo freezing and then implanting?
If your eggs/embryos are frozen, when should a woman use them by to ensure she can still carry a child?
What is typical cost of egg freezing?
+ SO much more!

For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
59 min
April 25, 2023Brittany Mullins - Eating Bird Food on Starting Her Food Blog, Feeding Her Family + Meal Prep 101
#79: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Brittany Mullins. Brittany is a recipe developer and founder of Eating Bird Food, a website she started in 2008 as a way to share her health journey and inspire others. She has a marketing degree, a health coaching certification, and a knack for creating simple, nutrient-dense recipes that have been featured in Shape, Good Housekeeping, HuffPost, Self.com, and more. She lives with her husband, two children and pup in Richmond, VA.

Brittany just released her first cook book Mostly Veggies and we were so excited to chat with her to learn all about it!

Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode:
What inspired Brittany to start Eating Bird Food in 2008
Being an OG food blogger how the space has changed over the past 15 years
Brittany's food philosophy and how its evolved over the years now feeding herself, husband and two children
What inspired Brittany to write her first cookbook Mostly Veggies
The Eating Bird Food 4 Step Method to meal prep
How she handles picky eating with her children
Tips on meal prepping if you've never done it before
Some behind the scenes of running her own business
Her favorite and least favorite part of what she does
Her advice for someone who is trying to break into the food content creator space
+ SO much more!
For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
47 min
April 18, 2023*All* Things Botox and Injectables with Dr. Briza Walter & Chelsea Cruz of Studio17 CW
#78: In this episode we are joined by Dr. Briza Walter the Founder of Studio 17 Cosmetics and Wellness and Chelsea D'Esposito Cruz a certified nurse injector. We dive in and discuss everything we need to know about the ever so popular, neuromodulators (AKA Botox), facial fillers, and anti-aging skin treatments. Rachel personally is a client of Studio 17 and has gone to their center a handful of times. This episode is packed with info and think of it as botox 101!

Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode:
What are neuromodulators such as Botox and how do they work?
Why you should know what brand neuromodulator you're using
Why its important to know how many units of Botox were used during your treatment
When should you start getting Botox?
How long does Botox last?
What you should be doing to help maintain and preserve the Botox treatment
Is Botox really "preventable"?
Is there anyone that shouldn’t get Botox?
Are there long term effects on putting Botox in our body?
What should you look for in a practitioner?
How much does Botox cost on average?
What are fillers and how are they different than Botox?
Where can filler be injected?
How often can you get filler?
What are some ways to build new fresh collagen in our skin?
What can we do for dark circles under the eyes?
What can we do for melasma?
What non-injectables do you recommend?
What is safe to do while pregnant?
What is safe to do while breastfeeding?
+ SO much more!
For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel
56 min
April 04, 2023Michelle Pratt - Safe In The Seat of *The* Judgement Free Expert of Child Car Seat Safety
#77: In this episode were joined by Michelle Pratt of Safe in the Seat. As a mom and nationally certified child passenger safety technician, her judgment-free approach is beyond refreshing to helping turn car seat confusion into straight-up confidence. Through online courses, helpful YouTube Videos, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat.
As parents of 3 children under the age of 5 we personally have first hand seen how difficult it is to navigate the hundreds of options of car seats and sometimes the more difficult task of installing a car seat and making sure its the right fit for your little ones. Michelle helps parents of children of all ages in their car seat journeys. This is the car seat we have for Brody and love and this is the one we use for Ezra now. Cooper uses this car seat/stroller combo!

Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode:
Common things parents/caregivers do that can be dangerous for a child's safety in a car seat
How to determine what car seat is best for your child
What you can do before your child is born to best prepare their car seat
Tips/tricks to help your child in the car seat and during car rides
Milestones to reach on when to switch car seats and when to stop
What is the best configuration of car seats in the back seat
Is one car seat "safer" than another?
Thoughts on the Doona or other car seat / stroller combos
Should you rent car seats while traveling?
+ SO much more!

For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
59 min
April 03, 2023Kacie Barnes MCN, RDN - Mama Knows Nutrition on Picky Eaters and What The Beep to Do
#76: In this episode we sit down with Kacie Barnes, the Registered Dietician Nutritionist behind the website and social media account Mama Knows Nutrition. Kacie provides us with SO many tips, tricks, courses and resources for feeding your toddler and kids. This is a hot topic and we chat with Kacie about the daily struggles all parents and caregivers go through while trying to provide the best meal time options for your little ones.

Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode:
What age picky eating is common to start around and when it ends
What we should do if a kid no longer wants to eat a food they loved in the past
The difference between picky eating and a food aversion
How to reverse bad eating habits
How to introduce a new food at meal time without overwhelming your child
Tips on how to prevent your child from throwing food
Can my child go to bed hungry
What do you do if your child wont eat dinner but then always asks for dessert
Thoughts on adding "hidden" veggies into meals
Best approaches to packing your child's lunch for school
My child won't eat anything green, what can I do
How to deal with extended family unsolicited feeding comments
How do you know if your child ate enough, should you cut them off
+ SO much more!

For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
1 hr 6 min
March 21, 2023Expo West 2023 Recap, Finds & Trends In Better-For-You Food & Beverage
#75: In this episode we dive into our recent trip to LA to attend the 2023 Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, CA. We chat all about the different brands and new products we got to try and founders and brands we were able to get face time with. After chatting about it all, we narrowed it down to a few major trends we saw for the future of the food and beverage industry this year
Heres a recap of some of the brands and products we discuss in today's episode from Expo West 2023:
Sweet Nothings - Use code RACHL for 20% off your Nut Butter Bites order
Brave Good Kind
Mighty Spark
Seven Sundays - *NEW* Oats Protein cereal and use code RACHL30 30% off your order
Chia smash - new grape jelly
Must Love - cookies and sprinkles
Evergreen - *NEW* waffle egg breakfast sandwiches
Clevr - latte mixes
Fitjoy - *NEW* cracker and pb pretzels
Savor by Suize - choc covered pretzel
RIND - *NEW* snack/trail mix
Quinn - pizza pretzels
Simply - Chocolate date bites
Bored Cow - microflora milk protein
Craize
Chomps
GoNanas
Purely Elizabeth
Mid-Day Square - *NEW* cookie dough
BTR bars - code RACHL
Sunnie
Here are the industry trends we noticed during Expo West 2023 and discuss in todays podcast:
Kelp/Seaweed
Asian cuisine
Candy/Gummies
Snacking puffs
So many beverages
Not enough kids stuff
Chicken Jerky
Grain free pretzels
Mushrooms
For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com
1 hr 1 min

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