What if the hardest part of motherhood isn’t the sleepless nights, but holding the line on what you believe in when everyone else thinks you’re crazy?



In this episode, we open up about everything from backyard chickens and reality TV dreams to anxiety meds, vitamin D drops, and spending big on cars and handbags. We go deep into setting boundaries with family, deciding when a breakup is the right move, and how grief and joy can exist in the same breath. There are raw stories about home birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum cycles, plus our unfiltered takes on vaccines, supplements, and gut health. And because it’s a Q&A, nothing’s off the table, expect REAL answers, a little humor, and plenty of honesty.

You’ll Learn:

• The reason anxiety meds hit differently when you stop them cold turkey
• What happens when family ignores your parenting boundaries
• The link between eczema, food allergies, and gut health
• The damage antibiotics in labor can do to mom and baby’s microbiome
• What it feels like to grieve a breakup while still finding joy in motherhood
• The truth about vitamin D drops, vitamin K shots, and newborn supplements
• Why saying no to vaccines can shift the way you handle family opinions
• The hard tradeoffs of splurging on luxury bags, houses, and cars
• How oil pulling and simple diet shifts can support gut and oral health
• The raw reality of postpartum cycles, night weaning, and planning for more kids

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[06:05] Homemade ice cream recipes and kitchen hacks

[06:52] Experiences with anxiety meds and what happened going off them

[09:42] Biggest splurges from social media income

[12:57] Holding firm boundaries with family over parenting choices

[16:57] Knowing when to end a relationship and grieving while moving on

[21:45] Stevia, sweeteners, and what the research really says

[23:05] Oil pulling, gut health, and mouth microbiome care

[27:35] How to handle eczema and anaphylactic food allergies in kids

[40:13] How many kids we want and why

Resources Mentioned:

Healing from Within-A Gut Guide with JeneralFitness Podcast Episode | Spotify or Apple

Sundays Pest Control | Website

Cedarcide Bug Control | Website

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What if peeing your pants after kids isn’t normal at all, but a sign your body’s asking for help?

In this episode, we sit down with Allison, owner of One Strong Woman Therapy and host of the Vaginally Speaking podcast. After her own traumatic birth experiences, she refused to accept that pain, leakage, and dysfunction were “the new normal.” She built a practice that specializes in pelvic floor and lactation services, and she’s on a mission to say out loud what most women have been told to whisper.

We get into the myths around kegels, why breathing is the foundation of pelvic floor health, and how trauma, birth, and even childhood bathroom habits shape our bodies today. Allison brings the kind of straight talk that cuts through shame and silence, opening up a conversation every woman deserves to hear.

You’ll Learn:

• The reason peeing your pants after kids isn’t normal and what your body is actually signaling
• What happens when high pelvic floor tone gets reinforced by doing endless Kegels
• The link between breathing mechanics and pelvic floor coordination
• The damage of childhood bathroom habits like “just in case” peeing and pushing out poop
• What it feels like when jaw tension or butt clenching translates directly into pelvic floor tension
• Why purple pushing during birth increases the risk of tearing
• How pelvic floor therapy can support fertility by calming the nervous system out of fight-or-flight
• The connection between ab separation, C-section scars, and pelvic floor dysfunction
• What an internal pelvic floor exam actually looks for and why tone, mobility, and coordination matter

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[06:15] Why kegels can make pelvic floor problems worse

[09:45] Breathing patterns and how they impact pelvic floor health

[13:12] Safer ways to approach pushing during birth

[15:32] Pelvic floor therapy and its role in fertility support

[18:44] Ab separation, C-section scars, and their connection to core weakness

[21:18] The lack of real education about women’s bodies and periods

[24:11] Orgasms, clitoral function, and the gap between men and women

[27:45] What actually happens during an internal pelvic floor exam

[36:12] Trauma, generational patterns, and how the body holds onto them

[39:02] Post-birth heaviness, prolapse, and the importance of scar work

[41:00] How Allison shifted from pediatric OT to pelvic floor therapy

You can connect with Allison on her website and hear more from her on her podcast here.

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Why do we treat it like a problem when babies want to be with their moms all the time?

In this episode, we dig into the obsession society has with making babies “independent” before they’re ready. Kate shares what it was like putting her son in daycare as a newborn and how that shaped her view on what’s biologically normal for babies. We talk about the pressure to return to work, the myth of socialization at daycare, and why so many of us feel conflicted between careers and motherhood. We open up about homeschooling, the cost of hustle culture, and the ways other people end up raising our kids if we’re not careful.

You’ll Learn:

• Why babies are wired to stay with mom 24/7
• Why skin-to-skin and those early years of constant connection aren’t just nice, they’re essential
• What really happens when daycare becomes the main influence
• The link between mother–baby contact and lower cortisol
• The damage of treating separation as “normal”
• What it feels like when a newborn calls someone else “mom”
• How other cultures carry babies vs. our push for independence
• Why “socialization” at daycare is a myth in early years
• Simple ways to make a one income family work
• How hustle culture pressures moms to ignore instincts
• The power of skin-to-skin and the golden hour

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[09:00] Why society pushes moms to separate from babies

[12:45] The pressure to return to work and send kids to daycare

[15:10] The myth of early socialization in daycare

[17:30] How to make a one income family possible

[23:45] Public school, culture, and what kids are really exposed to

[26:40] Protecting innocence in the age of iPads and internet access

[29:30] The real value of homeschooling and learning in the real world

[32:20] Why kids don’t need endless activities and programs

[34:15] The power of skin to skin and the golden hour

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Why do we act like health only counts if we do it all perfectly?



In this episode, we talk about why small simple swaps matter more than an all-or-nothing approach. From filtering water to ditching toxic cookware, we share the simple changes we made first and why they stuck. There’s no need to overhaul your whole house at once. Prioritize the things you use most in order to make a big difference, and save the less-used things for later. We also get into hacks like buying frozen fruit in bulk and how social media can make the journey feel harder than it is. At the end of the day, doing something—anything—is better than staying stuck because it’s not “perfect.”

You’ll Learn:

• Why small swaps matter more than doing everything at once
• The link between seed oils and brain fog after eating certain foods
• Why filtering your water should be one of the very first priorities
• What the cheapest and cleanest cleaning products are
• How Costco and frozen fruit can slash your grocery bill without losing quality
• The overlooked truth that crunchy living started as “less is more”
• Why doing something is always better than staying stuck in “all or nothing” mode

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[10:12] Why small swaps matter more than doing everything at once

[11:58] Replacing cookware and household items step by step

[13:42] Cheap cleaning swaps that actually work

[14:56] Grocery hacks with Costco and frozen fruit

[16:42] The dirty dozen and when organic really counts

[18:36] Coconut water, bulk buying, and hydration tips

[20:27] What we swapped first when our kids were babies

[22:06] Water filters, bottled water, and avoiding microplastics

[25:14] The mindset shift of doing less and avoiding overwhelm

[27:01] Social media pressure, criticism, and comparison

Resources Mentioned:

The Dirty Dozen | Website

Harmless Harvest Coconut Water | Website

Tampon Tribe | Website

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What if the birth control that’s supposed to help you is actually making you feel worse?



In this episode, we sit down with Carly, a holistic reproductive health practitioner and certified fertility awareness educator. After spending nearly 15 years on hormonal birth control and struggling with mood swings, thyroid issues, and hormone imbalances, Carly discovered the fertility awareness methods and completely transformed her health.

We talk about her journey from being told she could get pregnant “any day of the month” to learning the science of cycle tracking, cervical mucus, and body literacy. Carly shares exactly how she got off birth control, avoided pregnancy for years, and later used the same methods to conceive, plus why she believes informed consent is the missing piece in how we talk about reproductive health.

You’ll Learn:

• The changes Carly experienced in mood, libido, and energy after coming off hormonal birth control
• Why informed consent around birth control side effects is almost nonexistent in conventional care
• How cervical mucus tracking works and why it’s one of the most important signs of fertility
• Why you shouldn’t rely on cycle app predictions
• How to avoid pregnancy without hormones and without anxiety
• The link between hormonal birth control and attraction to different partners
• Why heavy periods, cramps, and acne don’t have to mean a lifetime prescription for the pill
• How to start a fertility awareness method of birth control that actually works
• How these fertility tracking skills can be used to conceive, avoid pregnancy, and navigate perimenopause

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:18] Carly’s personal journey getting off birth control and the changes she noticed

[09:58] The lack of informed consent around hormonal birth control risks

[14:02] Understanding fertility awareness methods and why cervical mucus matters

[18:54] Why popular fertility apps often give misleading fertile window predictions

[22:48] Using fertility tracking to avoid pregnancy, conceive, and postpartum charting

[25:45] How cervical position changes and what it reveals about fertility

[27:08] Tracking through perimenopause and the lifelong value of cycle knowledge

[31:53] The pros and cons of wearables, temp tracking devices, and hormone test kits

[38:57] Why LH strips alone can’t confirm ovulation and better ways to track

Resources Mentioned:

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler | Book

Read Your Body app | App

Tempdrop Temperature Tracker | Website

Mira Fertility Tracker | Website

If you want to learn more from Carly, visit her website and follow her on Instagram.  

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What if your baby’s first bite could shape their health for life?



In this episode, we are joined by Kate Pope, a nutritional therapy practitioner, GAPS practitioner, mom, and former private chef who helps mothers heal their babies and themselves, recover from birth, and reverse things like eczema and allergies using food as medicine.

We get into her own journey from preparing for pregnancy to experiencing an unplanned C-section, how that changed the focus of her work, and why she now works specifically with moms in the postpartum period. We talk about how birth impacts the microbiome, what to consider when starting solids, and ways to address issues like eczema and picky eating through nutrient-dense, gut-supportive foods.

You’ll Learn:

• The real impact of C-sections on a baby’s microbiome and long-term health
• What it feels like to navigate postpartum recovery without proper guidance or support
• Why starting solids should mimic the nutrition of breast milk for optimal gut and brain development
• The surprising link between early gut health and chronic issues like eczema, allergies, and digestive problems
• What happens when we ignore the generational decline of the human microbiome
• How modern feeding trends like rice cereal and smash cakes became normalized, and why that matters
• Practical first foods that rebuild the gut and support immune function from day one
• The quiet damage of convenience-driven feeding advice from pediatricians and marketing
• Why the postpartum period is the most powerful window for making lasting health changes for mom and baby

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:00] The lasting impact of C-sections on mom and baby health

[09:00] Why protecting the infant gut microbiome matters

[14:00] First foods that mimic the nutrition of breast milk

[18:00] The pushback against feeding trends like rice cereal

[21:00] Rethinking smash cakes, grains, and gluten for young children

[24:00] Why the postpartum period is the best time to make lasting health changes

You can connect with Kate on her Instagram and check out her courses and offerings here.

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We used to roll our eyes at crunchy moms, now we are them.



We’re back with a fan-favorite Q&A episode, and we’re sharing our unfiltered take on everything from non-toxic tampons to homeschooling, EMFs, veganism, and the real reason we don’t allow sleepovers. We talk about the party we threw for Jordan’s daughter’s first birthday (think charcuterie and clean cupcakes), why we’ll never say “fed is best,” and what it actually means to raise kids who aren’t constantly being shaped by a broken system. If you’re tired of the mainstream and want honest, grounded takes on motherhood, health, and raising empowered kids, this one’s for you.

You’ll Learn:

• The real reason “fed is best” misses the point when it comes to infant nutrition
• What it feels like to throw a seed-oil-free, dye-free, charcuterie-filled first birthday party
• Why mainstream sleep training advice ignores the biology of infant sleep
• The surprising link between red meat consumption and placenta health
• What happens when you homeschool kids without conforming to the system
• Why hiring a doula and learning about breastfeeding are better prep than building a registry
• The quiet damage of scented tampons, seed oils, and unfiltered water
• How to actually eat clean while traveling or eating out
• The overlooked risk of early electronics exposure and unsupervised playdates
• Why leaving for the hospital may be the first intervention in labor

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:16] What Kate would do differently as a first-time mom

[08:01] Tips for minimizing EMF exposure while pregnant or using tech

[09:48] How I eat clean on the road and at restaurants

[11:01] Can you be crunchy and vegetarian

[14:51] Pregnancy, labor, and birth hot takes

[17:38] Why “fed is best” is misleading

[20:44] Non-toxic tampon and period product recommendations

[23:32] Thoughts on fasting and veganism during religious practices

[24:59] Why Kate homeschools and what people get wrong about it

[32:59] Why Jordan doesn’t allow sleepovers and how she protects her kid’s safety online and offline

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What if the answer to chronic pain and migraines isn’t another prescription, but changing how we support our bodies?

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Abby Kramer, a chiropractor and holistic physician who also serves as the medical director at Fringe, a wellness company making red light therapy products and a clean supplement line. Abby shares how going gluten-free and adding one herbal supplement completely stopped her chronic migraines and how that experience pulled her into holistic medicine.

We get into her story of discovering chiropractic care after a car accident, what led her into functional nutrition, and her perspective on what makes supplements truly “clean.” We also talk about minerals, why modern diets often aren’t enough to get them, and how red light therapy supports cellular energy and fertility health.

You’ll Learn:

• The real reason Dr. Abby ditched conventional migraine medications after years of side effects and no relief
• The specific herb Dr. Abby took that caused her to never get another migraine
• The surprising link between soil mineral depletion and why modern diets often aren’t enough to meet our needs
• The quiet damage filtered water can cause if you don’t add minerals back in
• Why magnesium is essential for over 800 biochemical processes and what that means for everyday health
• The overlooked role of mitochondria in fertility and how red light therapy helps support them
• What makes a supplement label truly “clean” and why so many products miss the mark
• The simple daily practice that can boost egg quality months before conception
• How gentle chiropractic care can support babies from the very first days of life



Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:02] Dr. Abby’s car accident and discovering chiropractic care

[08:58] The shift to holistic medicine and the migraine story that changed everything

[13:20] Going gluten-free and never getting another migraine

[17:03] The surprising role of liver health and environmental toxins in chronic migraines

[20:47] What makes Fringe supplements different and why clean electrolytes are so hard to find

[27:15] The quiet damage of mineral depletion and why magnesium is non-negotiable

[32:04] How red light therapy supports mitochondria and fertility health

[39:18] Using red light therapy for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery

[45:26] Why gentle chiropractic care can transform health for moms and babies

Resources Mentioned:

Fringe | Website

Red Pill Your Healthcast Podcast with Dr. Charlie Fagenholz | Spotify or Apple

If you want to learn more from Dr. Abby Kramer, visit her website and follow her on Instagram. 

Are we raising our kids on poison without even realizing it?



In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Barke, a board-certified family medicine physician with over 30 years of experience who runs a concierge-style practice in Orange County, California. He combines holistic and allopathic care and focuses on personalized treatment plans and informed consent.

We talk about his realization that much of what he learned in medical school didn’t align with what he now practices, the moment that shifted his view on vaccines, and how he began relearning medicine to help patients take charge of their own health. We also get into the guilt parents feel when they question past choices, what he recommends to support kids’ detox pathways, and why informed consent is central to every decision.

You’ll Learn:

• What actually happens when you start reading vaccine package inserts word for word
• The real reason Dr. Barke stopped focusing on lowering cholesterol and started targeting inflammation instead
• How a single conversation set off a complete shift in his medical practice
• Why most parents have never been given true informed consent before vaccinating their kids
• The quiet damage of relying on antibiotics for every minor illness and what gets overlooked in the process
• The four natural detox pathways every parent should make sure are working for their kids
• The surprising connection between baby formulas, hospital protocols, and lifelong health impacts

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:03] The conversation with Bobby Kennedy Jr. that changed everything

[07:42] How reading package inserts exposed hidden information about vaccines and drugs

[09:08] The nurse who forced Dr. Barke to question his entire medical practice

[12:01] Navigating vaccine mandates in California and the homeschooling loophole

[14:12] What parents can do to support kids’ detox pathways after vaccination

[15:24] Addressing fear of childhood illnesses like measles and chickenpox

[18:57] Why informed consent is missing from the vaccine conversation

[20:54] Dr. Barke’s stance on vaccinating his own children if he could go back

[27:04] The hidden risks of routine newborn interventions like vitamin K and hepatitis B

Resources Mentioned:

Children’s Health Defense | Website

Unavoidably Unsafe for Children by Edward Geehr and Jeffrey Barke | Book or Audiobook

Organ Synergy | Website

If you want to learn more from Dr. Barke, visit the RxForLiberty website, and follow him on Instagram and X.

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Is your body trying to tell you something—but you just haven’t been listening?



In this episode, we’re joined by Katelyn Simmons, a holistic health practitioner who started her healing journey at age 13 after being diagnosed with Lyme disease. She’s now a massage therapist and frequency scan specialist helping others understand the role that trapped emotions and energy imbalances play in chronic symptoms.

We get into the nitty-gritty of AO Scans—how they work, what they reveal, and why they’ve become such a powerful tool in Katelyn’s own healing practice. Katelyn shares how she went from a burnt-out practitioner using a $15,000 bioresonance device in-office to switching to an app-based frequency tool that’s more accessible, efficient, and surprisingly powerful. We also talk about the emotional and spiritual layers of healing, postpartum transformation, and what it actually means to raise your frequency.

You’ll Learn:

• What it feels like to be scanned and have unspoken emotions accurately reflected back
• The surprising link between trapped emotions and chronic physical symptoms
• Why sound therapy works differently when it’s personalized through your voice frequencies
• What happens during a remote AO Scan and how it works without physical contact
• The quiet damage of unresolved emotional trauma stored in the body
• How AO Scans can support nervous system regulation and deeper healing
• Why expensive supplement protocols often miss the emotional root of illness
• The difference between scanning with intention vs. scanning without consent
• What changed for Katelyn after she started working with frequencies daily

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:59] Why Katelyn stopped using her $15K bioresonance device

[07:11] What makes the AO Scan different and how it actually works

[09:33] Real-time healing example using the AO Scan on Katelyn’s son

[10:29] The emotional accuracy of the scans and how it helps with healing

[15:06] What personalized sound therapy reveals through your voice

[22:03] The overlooked link between stored emotions and chronic illness

[27:26] Addressing EMF concerns when using the AO Scan app

[32:04] How scanning others works and why consent matters

[33:28] Home birth and postpartum transformation

[41:48] The emotional cost of raising your frequency and losing old connections

[48:08] Using AO Scan frequencies without long-term commitment

Resources Mentioned:

The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson | Book or Audiobook

Solex AO Scan App | Website

You can connect with Katelyn and her work through her Instagram page @katelynsimmonsofficial or through her website here.

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