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The first trimester… where the only thing growing faster than your baby is your list of symptoms. From constant nausea to sore boobs, exhaustion that hits like a truck, and cravings (or complete food aversions)—early pregnancy is no joke.
In this episode of Barely Balanced, we’re talking all things first trimester from a clinical and personal perspective:🤢 Natural remedies to ease that all-day sickness🍞 What to eat when nothing sounds good🧠 Plus: the mental load, emotional rollercoasters, and how to actually rest without guilt
Whether you're freshly pregnant or deep in the trenches of trimester one, this episode is your warm, honest guide to navigating the chaos. Because even when you feel barely balanced—you’re doing better than you think.
This weeks sponsor is Nourishing your Bump program:
A self-paced online program that gives you straight-up answers and real support, whenever you need it. It’s like having a nutritionist (yep, me!) in your pocket—so you can stop guessing and start feeling confident in how you care for yourself and your baby.
No more Dr. Googling. Just real, evidence-based guidance to help you feel calm, nourished, and empowered every step of the way.
Come and check it out at www.freedomwellness.com.au—I’d love to support you on this journey.
By Katherine Hay and Shelley McKenzie5
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The first trimester… where the only thing growing faster than your baby is your list of symptoms. From constant nausea to sore boobs, exhaustion that hits like a truck, and cravings (or complete food aversions)—early pregnancy is no joke.
In this episode of Barely Balanced, we’re talking all things first trimester from a clinical and personal perspective:🤢 Natural remedies to ease that all-day sickness🍞 What to eat when nothing sounds good🧠 Plus: the mental load, emotional rollercoasters, and how to actually rest without guilt
Whether you're freshly pregnant or deep in the trenches of trimester one, this episode is your warm, honest guide to navigating the chaos. Because even when you feel barely balanced—you’re doing better than you think.
This weeks sponsor is Nourishing your Bump program:
A self-paced online program that gives you straight-up answers and real support, whenever you need it. It’s like having a nutritionist (yep, me!) in your pocket—so you can stop guessing and start feeling confident in how you care for yourself and your baby.
No more Dr. Googling. Just real, evidence-based guidance to help you feel calm, nourished, and empowered every step of the way.
Come and check it out at www.freedomwellness.com.au—I’d love to support you on this journey.

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