Dr. Aviva Romm is an MD, midwife and herbalist who has bridged the best of traditional medicine with good science for over three decades. In today’s conversation, Dr. Aviva shares actionable steps we can take when it comes to diet, environmental toxins and optimizing our hormone health from her New York Times bestseller, Hormone Intelligence. She discusses healing the most common hormone issues, considering both natural and pharmaceutical interventions. This episode is packed with realistic and practical ways to prioritize hormone health as a busy mom.

We discuss:

-Dr. Aviva’s diet recommendations for PCOS, endometriosis, period pain, fertility issues and menopausal symptoms

-The connection between hormones, nutrient intake, blood sugar balance, inflammation and other chronic diseases

-Dr. Aviva’s research backed supplement recommendations for women’s health

-Herbs and spices to incorporate for reducing inflammation, improving digestion and supporting metabolism

-The connection between hormone balance and mental health when it comes to thyroid issues, depression and more

-How to determine when to use pharmaceuticals vs. natural remedies for resolving hormone issues

-Deceptiveness in the wellness space that you need to be aware of on your healing journey

-Dr. Aviva’s experience home birthing and raising her 4 kids in the early days of attachment parenting

-The self care that helped Dr. Aviva finally improve a long term sleep issue

If you are looking for guidance from an expert who has spent decades in women’s health and understands the demands and realities of mom life, you’ll love this conversation with Dr. Aviva. Her accessible and judgement-free approach is refreshing and much needed in the health and wellness world. Press play for real talk on what you need to know when it comes to balancing your hormones!

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From family issues to illness, financial struggles or loss, there is a lot that can make the holidays feel stressful and anything but Hallmark-worthy. After losing a loved one Christmas week and having a miscarriage Thanksgiving week, MBB host Helene Kusman shares the familiar experience of going through a holiday season through times of grief and hardship. If your season is feeling far from a scene out of your favorite Holiday movie, press play for practical tips for taking care of yourself mentally, physically and emotionally during the holidays.

Helene shares:

-How to let go of the pressure to have a picture perfect holiday season

-Ideas for setting boundaries to prioritize your needs

-How to avoid comparison as the “thief of joy” during the holiday season

-Specific tips on asking for support from those around you

-Simple self-care practices for emotional support and nervous system regulation during challenging times

This short and sweet episode will make you feel less alone and inspire you to do what you need to take care of yourself and get through this challenging holiday season.

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Erin Quinlan shares the journey of re-discovering her sexuality and coming out as queer and polyamorous earlier this year. She is a mom of two and yoga teacher who has an enlightening perspective on how to get in alignment to finally live your most authentic life. Our conversation dives into polyamory and ethical non-monogamy, dispelling some common misconceptions. We also discuss queerness, pansexuality and how Erin’s life has evolved with her husband, kids and partner. Whether you are curious about polyamory, or just looking for inspiration to feel more mentally, physically and emotionally aligned with your true self, this episode is packed with so many important takeaways.

We discuss:

-How to let go of what other people think and get in touch with your authentic self

-Tips for prioritizing self-discovery and growth

-The events leading up to Erin coming out to everyone in an Instagram post and reactions after

-What you need to know about ethical non-monogamy and misconceptions about polyamory

-Queerness, pansexuality and the truth about labels

-Navigating challenges and benefits of living in alignment from people pleasing to trusting what feels intuitively good

-Erin’s mantras and words of wisdom for powerful mindset shifts

-Parenting challenges of emotional regulation and co-regulation with young kids

-Exploring simple self-care practices of unplugging and slowing down for the whole family

This episode will challenge you to let go of judgement and ask yourself: am I living a life of authenticity and true alignment? Press play and explore the connection of mind body well-being and the often winding and non-linear path of spiritual, mental and emotional self-discovery.

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