Taking care of your skin is an important part of your health AND it can significantly impact your confidence! I have been on my own journey with my skin and I'm so thankful to have gotten it under control and in a great place, thanks to the help of my esthetician, Rachel. We sat down to answer alllll your burning skincare questions!

Things we discuss in this episode: 

• Best facial/treatments to get when you’re new to facials
• All things dermaplaning - does it make your hair grow back thicker? 
• Best products, treatments and more for anti-aging / reducing wrinkles
• Which products are worth the money and which products are a gimmick 
• Biggest skincare mistakes she sees people make 
• Tips on dealing with melasma 
• Tips for dealing with acne – active acne, scarring, etc. 
• Medical grade skincare: worth the hype and money?
• The correct order to apply your skincare steps
• Skincare recommendations for men – very basic steps 
• Budget friendly options to use at home 
• What to avoid if pregnant or TTC 
• And so much more!

CONNECT WITH RACHEL: 

• Follow her on IG at @rachelmskincare
• Book with her or Shelby: rachelmskincare.com

Resources Mentioned that Rachel loves: 

• @labmuffinbeautyscience
• @thelafacialist

Affiliate Links: 

• Hill and Hazel: use my code SHANNA10 to save 10% at hillandhazel.com
• Full Well Fertility supplements: use my code WELLNESSSFORTHEWIN to save 10% on one-time purchases (I use their prenatals and fish oil supplements) - shop here 
• LoveHandle phone strap: use WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on your order - shop here 

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SPOILER ALERT: tune in to hear the gender of baby #2!

I'm also sharing my very honest thoughts and feelings on the gender of this baby, in hopes that some others can relate to them. 

In addition, I'm sharing some of my favorite names of the opposite gender in case anyone is in the market. ; ) 

Tune into my last episode if you want to hear all the details on how and when we found out we were pregnant, how I felt during the first trimester, baby's due date and more! 

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I can't believe I'm finally saying these words out loud, but Baby Hutch #2 is on the way! We are feeling so blessed and excited and can't wait to welcome this bundle of joy into our family in May 2023.

Tune in if you want to get the scoop on when/how we found out, how I've been feeling during the first trimester, doctor's appointments, gender predictions and all the fun things.

Thanks for sharing in our joy - we are so excited for this next chapter!

Affiliate Links Mentioned: 

• Full Well Supplements (prenatals and fish oil) - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off - shop here
• Expecting and Empowered Workouts for Pregnancy and Postpartum - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save - sign up here

If you are also an expecting mama, you might enjoy some of these episodes!

• Episode 8 on Optimal Nutrition Before, During & After Pregnancy with Ayla Barmmer, RD and founder of Full Well Fertility
• Episode 11: Postpartum Mental Health with Licensed Therapists from The Counseling Co. 
• Episode 25: How To Build Your Village and Make New Mom Friends with The Matrescence
• And many others! 

If you are currently going through a loss or struggling with infertility, please check out either of these episodes:

• Episode 27: Navigating Infertility and Intuitive Eating Through IVF with Susan Portz, MS, RDN
• Episode 5: My Miscarriage Story

XO,
Shanna

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In this episode I am breaking down the pros and cons of the 75 Hard program, and the requirements that you have to follow for 75 consecutive days. 

What we cover: 

• The diet & exercise goals laid out in the program 
• The purpose of the program / what you're supposed to take away
• Aspects of the program that I like and agree with
• Aspects of the program I dislike 
• Helpful takeaways to apply to your health goals moving forward
• And more!

Affiliate Links: 

• Use my code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to say on Vooray products! Love their Alana duffel (regular and mini), Lexi backpack and active fanny pack - shop here
• Full Well Fertility supplements (I use and love the prenatals and fish oil supplements) - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save! Shop here

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed, please share & be sure to subscribe! 

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I sat down with Susan Portz, who is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and IVF sister. Susan is passionate about helping women navigate their fertility journey with compassion & without guilt or unnecessary diet restrictions. Susan is incredibly open and vulnerable about her journey with infertility and I think this will be so helpful for other women going through it, or for those looking to support loved ones on a fertility journey.

What we cover: 

• Susan’s personal fertility journey and what she has learned along the way 
• A look into the process of IVF as well as the cost
• Things to consider throughout your fertility journey - things to check for, specialists to see, etc.
• How and why to advocate for yourself 
• The mental & emotional toll of a fertility journey 
• How to navigate the IVF process with your partner
• How she and her husband have coped differently & together 
• How to support loved ones going through IVF/fertility treatments 
• How to stay positive while going through a fertility journey 
• And more! 

Connect with Susan: 

• Link to buy her course: Learn more about Fertility Nutrition Academy
• Podcast link: Food Peace, Please
• Find Susan on IG & TikTok @freedom.fertility 

Affiliate Links & Codes: 

• Hill and Hazel - use my code SHANNA10 to save at hillandhazel.com
• Paragon Fitwear - use code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save at paragonfitwear.com
• LoveHandle - use code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save - affiliate link 

Other Resources Mentioned: 

• Podcast Susan loves - Fertile Ground 
• Spencer Brissard (host of Fertile Ground) IG - @spenserbrassard
• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association - @rplassociation

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Diabetes is incredibly common, so it's important to understand what it is, who is at risk, and how we can support healthy blood sugars, whether we have a diagnosis of diabetes/prediabetes or not! For today's episode I sat down with fellow dietitian (and Certified Diabetes Educator) Kristie Messerli to dive deep into these topics!

What we cover: 

• What is diabetes? 
• Who is at risk for developing diabetes? 
• How to balance your blood sugar, whether you have diabetes or not
• Symptoms of diabetes or elevated blood sugar 
• Should you be on medications for your blood sugar? 
• Is diabetes reversible? 
• Tips for combating the “dawn phenomenon” (high fasting blood sugar) 
• What is insulin resistance? Who is at risk or how to know if you have it? 
• How does alcohol impact blood sugars? 
• How to care for your body and improve blood sugar long term 
• And more! 

CONNECT WITH KRISTIE: 

• Follow her on IG: @type2diabetes.nutritionist
• Website: https://dietitiankristie.com/ – find out more about her group programs and cookbooks 

Some of Kristie's favorite diabetes/nutrition resources: 

• Non-diet approach: Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat (affiliate link) 
• Milk & Honey Nutrition - @milknhoneynutrition - see her IG accounts for cookbook links 

Affiliate Links Mentioned: 

• Vooray Affiliate Link: affiliate code wellnessforthewin - shop here  
• ALOHA Bars Affiliate Link: code wellnessforthewin - affiliate link 
• LoveHandle affiliate link: code wellnessforthewin 

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Motherhood can feel lonely sometimes, and it can feel hard to make new friends as an adult. But it doesn't have to! For today's episode, I sat down with Lauren and Megan from The Matrescence to talk about these important topics.

WHAT WE COVER: 

• how and WHY you need a strong support system in motherhood
• tips for putting yourself out there to make new friends as a mom
• best places to make new mom friends 
• how to continue to prioritize friendships when you become a mom 
• how to stay connected with your friends who don't have kids 
• how to gracefully end a friendship if it's no longer serving you 
• finding the balance between being vulnerable about the real challenges of motherhood, without getting sucked into negativity 
• the impact of content we consume on social media regarding motherhood
• and more!!!

CONNECT WITH THE MATRESCENCE: 

• Instagram: @thematrescence
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheMatrescence/_saved/
• Website: www.thematrescence.com 
• Freebies via their Blog 
• Code: Checkout the community and get your first month free with coupon code: WELLNESSFORTHEWIN

Affiliate Links and Other Resources Mentioned: 

• Full Well Fertility Prenatal Supplements - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off - shop here! (affiliate link) 
• Tubby Todd - use my affiliate link for 10% off - shop here
• We mentioned the HERself podcast - check them out on IG at @herselfpodcast and their show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!

CONNECT WITH ME: 

• Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod 
• Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more 

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much! 

• Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
• Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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Happy almost Halloween!!! This month's solo episode is Halloween-themed, per your requests.

What I cover today: 

• Unpopular opinions: Halloween edition - can't wait to hear your thoughts on these 
• Halloween & October traditions 
• Navigating Halloween candy and sweets around the holidays for your kids and yourself. I hope to help you shift your mindset on this so you don't feel stressed and anxious these next few months, and can learn to find a balance with candy that feels good for you and your family. 

I'll be polling all of these unpopular opinions over on @wellnessforthewinpod on IG, so be sure to head over there and weigh in! :)

AFFILIATE LINKS: 

• Hill and Hazel boutique -- use my affiliate code SHANNA10 to save 10% at hillandhazel.com and follow her on IG at @shophillandhazel 

CONNECT WITH ME: 

• Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod 
• Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more 

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much! 

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The nervous system is FASCINATING to me and today we dive into alllll the things that we can do to support our nervous systems + overall health, and dive into stress, trauma and so much more with mind-body practitioner Andrea Arlotti. 

What we covered in this episode: 

• Review of fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses
• Long-term effects of trauma from childhood
• What it means to be in a hypervigilant state
• The impact of chronic stress on the body & nervous system 
• How to cope with stress in healthy ways and be more resilient 
• Women who have experienced birth trauma & tips on postpartum mental health
• How to know if you have “recovered” from trauma 
• The importance of self-compassion & some practices you can implement to develop it
• Be sure to stay through to the end where we do a mindful meditation together 

CONNECT WITH ANDREA: 

• Follow her on Instagram: 
  • https://www.instagram.com/andreaarlottihealing/
  • https://www.instagram.com/infinitepossibilitiesheal/
• Work with Andrea: https://infinitepossibilitieshealing.com/ 

Affiliate Codes: 

• Full Well Fertility Prenatal Supplements - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off - shop here! (affiliate link) 
• ALOHA bars - allergy-friendly, delicious protein bars! Code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save - shop here with my affiliate link 

Check out my previous episode #20 with simple self-care tips -- 10 things I prioritize every day!

CONNECT WITH ME: 

• Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod 
• Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more 

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much! 

• Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
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Stressed about taxes? Tune into this episode where I sat down with Lisa Thrasher CPA to break down all things taxes - whether you’re a W2 employee and/or business owner, she has tons of tips for you! 

What we cover in this episode: 

• Do’s and Don’ts regarding taxes 
• Things to consider & check off all year round to be more prepared for tax season
• The biggest mistakes Lisa sees people make regarding taxes
• First steps to take if you want to start a business
• What is REALLY considered a business write off
• What does it look like to get audited? 
• And so much more! 

CONNECT WITH LISA: 

• Lisa Thrasher CPA 
• Follow Lisa on Instagram @thrashercpa 
• Check out her website here: www.thrasher-cpa.com/links 

Affiliate Links: 

• Lovevery affiliate link - shop here
• Vooray - affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for affordable travel bags, gym bags, backpacks, etc. - shop here 

Other resources mentioned:

• IRS tax withholding calculator 

If you want to check out my episode with my husband, Ethan (financial advisor) on personal finance, budgeting tips, credit card debt and more, click here or head to episode 13! 

CONNECT WITH ME: 

• Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod 
• Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more 

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much! 

• Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
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