From an easy, healthy pregnancy to a preemie baby, Meagan's planned C-section took a surprise turn--300 miles from home. When her early arrival wouldn't put on weight, doctors were quick and steadfast on the formula route. But nothing changed.

In this episode, Meagan shares her journey, how she threw the recommendations in the trash and trusted her intuition. What's more, her experiences inspired her to coach other women and start a skincare, all while tandem feeding two kiddos. Get ready for some real talk.

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More on Meagan:

Personal Site: https://www.justmeagan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/justmeagan_/

Skincare Website: https://tallowandhoney.co/

https://www.instagram.com/tallowandhoney_/

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Adolescence is a dynamic time. From peer group engagements and social pressures to hormones and homelife, teens are searching for their place in the world through self discovery and challenging boundaries.

Elise Knox, connection coach, specializes in supporting parents foster meaningful relationships with their teen(s).  She shares why these connections are important, what parents are missing, and how even parents have some room to grow. Often, she says, our kids just need us to listen. 

Find more Nada:

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Elise Knox Connection Coach

https://www.eliseknox.com/

https://www.instagram.com/eliseknoxconnectioncoach/

https://www.facebook.com/Eliseknoxconnectioncoach

Link to freebie- a communication guide for parents of teens

https://www.eliseknox.com/communication

Ayurvedic medicine has been practiced for thousands of years and principles of it are beginning to become more prominent in daily life. Ayurveda comes from the Sanskrit words "ayur," meaning life, and "veda," meaning science or knowledge. In essence, Ayurveda is the "knowledge of life."  

I chatted with Ayurvedic practitioner and doula, Alyssa Megeath of Fill Your Cup Birth and Wellness, to get a better understanding in to the history of Ayurveda, as well as what the practice entails. Her own background in bio-chemistry prompted her path to these wellness customs. 

We discuss how nutrition is a huge factor in preparing for and recovering from birth and how this fundamental process seems to be forgotten.  While Alyssa focuses on maternal care, she shares how the Ayurvedic approach has healing principles that are accessible to everyone, applicable and beneficial in daily health outside of pregnancy and postpartum.  

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More on Alyssa + Fill Your Cup: 

https://www.fillyourcupdoula.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/thestaugustinedoula/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

New mom life comes with a lot of planning. Now imagine that plan involving completing your doctorate in chiropractic, buying a home, moving states, and setting up a business. Oh, and finding a new doctor all while 36 weeks pregnant. Talk about master of multitasking.   

Yet, that's exactly what Maggie did. She shares the roller coaster she was riding wild ride during the start of her daughter's life, the pressures she felt as well as some of the choices she made in order to maintain her sanity and wellness and how motherhood has shown her she is oh, so capable.   

Find more Nada:  Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

What does a pediatric dentist have to do with staying true and keeping your health in squeaky clean shape? A lot, apparently. Dr. Azi Nia is an seasoned pediatric dentist who specializes in identifying lip, tongue and cheek ties. Why does this matter for new or breastfeeding moms? If you are struggling with breastfeeding,--or take a bottle--, this *COULD* be an compromising issue.   

Dr. Azi details dental care from babies to young children and explains how dental health impacts overall health. From teeth and gums to potential issues like sleep apnea, our mouths may be a mega indicator and warning bell for wellness. 

Find more Nada:  

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/  

Nia Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 

https://www.niadentistry.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/niadentistry/  

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances

The second part of our sobriety conversation with Vega, and she keeps glowing. Vega shares how living clean and sober inspired her to put firm boundaries in with work and focus on her long-term goals. While she dipped her back into the dating pool, she has other priorities taking precedence. We chat about mom guilt, my own pandemic drinking and that asking for help--no matter the issue--is something we should do more.

Struggling with substance abuse? Get help on the 24/7/365 hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Find more Nada:

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

If you keep doing what you're doing, you'll keep getting what you're getting. Alex Vega was tired of feeling like crap, choosing the wrong partners and not living up to her potential. Although being a single mom is tough, she knew her son deserved her at her best. And so did she.   

Vega decided to leave alcohol and other substances in the past, opening a new door to a better existence. She shares her one year anniversary with us; the ups and downs, losing friends and making lifelong connections and the benefits on her overall health, wellbeing and mental wellness. But most of all she discusses how her new firm boundaries are making her life better and influencing her son. The best is yet to come.   

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https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/ 

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite  Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.  Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Mind over matter. It's a phrase that we've all heard. But, as with many things in life, truth resonates in this simple phrase. One of our favorite husband and wife teams share their journey to be mentally stronger, as individuals and as a couple. Drs. Adam and Mayredlis of Lighthouse Chiropractic share the breaking point in their relationship that brought them to Encompass Life, an organization dedicated to coaching and empowering people to reach their potential through a high level of consciousness via there Quantum Leap technique (QLT). Find out more about Encompass Life and their methods of training the brain to really put mind over matter, providing tools for you to live for today in a more intentional way. 

In this part of our conversation we discuss the essence of consciousness: what is it really? And why it's important to harness your brainpower to create a more holistic version of you.

Lighthouse Chiropractic: 

https://www.getlhc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lighthousechiropracticnocatee/

Encompass Life:

https://www.encompasslife.com/

https://www.instagram.com/quantumleaptechnique/

Find More Nada:

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/

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Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.

Stress release. Anxiety release. Depression release. Emotional release. We all need a way to work through our shit. That outlet is intimately unique to each individual. For Courtney, a huge proponent of her mental health is painting and being unapologetic for it. But that hasn't always been the case. As a SAHM, her focus for the passed 10 years has been her family and being accessible to her kids. Yet, she found resentment in her daily life. And although she was physically present for her family, she was often distracted, longing for something else. 

In this podcast, we discuss how self-care isn't selfish. Courtney shares how her journey through mothering has shifted and why she has chosen to create a space for herself. She talks about how this change has allowed her to be more at ease as well as invested in her children, and how she incorporates her kids in the things that bring her peace, solace and oneness.

Find more Nada:

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their own unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your personal circumstances.