In this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, we sit down with Brooke Gonseth for a grounded, no-fluff conversation about minerals, stress, and HTMA testing—and why this matters so much in pregnancy and postpartum.

Brooke shares her personal journey into the holistic space after navigating her own health challenges, what led her to mineral nutritional balancing, and how HTMA testing became such a powerful tool in her work. From there, we dig into how mineral depletion actually happens, why pregnancy and postpartum are uniquely demanding seasons, and what most women are missing when they’re told everything looks “normal.”

In this episode, we cover:

• What HTMA testing is and what it can reveal that standard labs often miss
• Why minerals are foundational for pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery
• How stress impacts mineral absorption and nervous system regulation
• Why nutrient-dense food matters just as much (if not more) than supplements
• How mineral status can influence resilience in labor and long-term recovery
• When HTMA testing can be especially helpful—and who it’s best suited for
• Why addressing root causes changes the entire health picture

👉🏻 GET YOUR HTMA TEST: Use code NESTEDANDNOURISHED at checkout to get an exclusive discount on your HTMA test! All testing comes with a results call and custom protocol from Brooke. Questions before you buy a test? Book a free discovery call with Brooke first!

👉🏻 You can grab my favorite beef liver capsules, gelatin, and collagen from Perfect Supplements—these are staples I personally use and recommend for supporting mineral intake and overall nourishment.

👉🏻 For a clear, practical plan for how to actually nourish yourself during pregnancy—without diet culture or overwhelm—check out Real Food Prenatal. This course walks you through what to eat, how to support minerals through food first, and how to build a pregnancy nutrition plan that actually feels doable. [add link]

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>> FREE nutrition guide
>> Postpartum cookbooks

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