Welcome back to Episode Six — where we immediately panic about the episode number, admit weekly podcasting might be mandatory, and then spiral into everything from hair MLM experiments to pregnancy preparation no one is actually talking about.

In this episode, we cover:

• Natalie’s honest Monat hair review (spoiler: some hits, some absolute no’s, and a scent situation)
• The shocking realization that Whole Foods is no longer “Whole Paycheck” — and might actually save you money
• A heated debate on whether $13 tortilla chips are ever justified (and which flavors are illegal)
• Why Costco is never a “quick stop” and always a $600 lifestyle choice
• Felicia’s ski trip cancellation thanks to her dog’s FIFTH bowel obstruction surgery (because… of course)
• Life without gel nails, chemical detox spirals, and the 43 hours a year we sacrifice for manicures
• Why your liver is doing the most (and how it affects hormones, energy, pregnancy, and literally everything)
• The concept of “Trimester Zero” — why pre-pregnancy is the most important phase no one prepares for
• Vegan → animal-based transitions, mineral depletion, and why nourishment matters more than “clean eating”
• Placenta health, protein sourcing, and why pregnancy symptoms don’t come out of nowhere
• Movement, stress, Oura Ring call-outs, and why Pilates is back on the menu
• And a teaser for next week’s episode: Reiki, intuition, and connecting with future babies 👀✨

This episode is equal parts educational, chaotic, heartfelt, and wildly relatable — especially if you’re a mom, a practitioner, trying to conceive, or just wondering why you’re exhausted despite “doing all the right things.”

* Midwife Lindsey Meehleis and Dr. Paul Saladino on Nourished documentary to see the difference between placenta health

* Dr. Mimi McParland - fertility expert

* Fullscript  supplements we mentioned - Designs for Health Hepatatone Plus, DFH Organ Synergy, BodyBio PC or Seeking Health PC (phospolipid complex), DFH Probiospore, DFH ADK Evail fat soluble vitamin complex, Gaia Pro Vitex: Progesterone Support

* Oura ring