Preparing your body (and mind) for pregnancy is one of the most important things you can do for your baby’s health but also, your own well-being as a mom.

As a mom who struggled a lot during my first postpartum and a holistic nutritionist and functional women’s health practitioner who works with other moms through this period of life, I knew that I wanted to give this area more attention and especially time when it came to my second pregnancy.

Here's what I focused on (particularly what I did differently) this time.

Discover 5 powerful ways to boost your energy postpartum with the right nutrition. Perfect for new moms, these tips will help you recover and thrive!

Around a year postpartum, I crashed. And it was shocking because I thought I was doing everything right, yet felt more terrible than ever. I discovered, however, that I has been missing some really important puzzle pieces.

Here’s how I went from exhausted, anxious, and burnt out as a new mom to energized, vibrant, and resilient.

As a mom, I understand what you’re going through, but I want to offer you a different perspective. Because while you may be feeling lost in motherhood, have you ever considered if what’s happening is normal and natural, and you just need other moms who get it? Or if it’s simply an understandable outcome of lack of recognition and support you’ve received as a mom?

Whether you’re dealing with a known thyroid disorder or suspect you are, it’s important to understand the root causes so you can can pinpoint and address the underlying factors impacting you, and have a clearer path to supporting your body and improving how this vital gland works.

Far too many women are dealing with thyroid dysfunction- often without even knowing it.

Which means they’re often left feeling miserable every day and aren’t getting the help they need.

Learn more about the top symptoms of thyroid dysfunction so you can know whether it’s worth exploring this area for yourself.

When I first met this client, she’d been trying to conceive for 6 months without success. She’d been referred to a fertility specialist due to her “advanced maternal age” and low AMH. However, she wanted to try a different path before exploring potential treatments.

Within a few months of working with me and using my functional nutrition approach, she got pregnant naturally! Here’s her story.

How you end your day is just as important as how you start it. 

Here’s what to prioritize including in your nighttime ritual to help you wind down and get the sleep you need.

Morning routines- or as I prefer to think of them, rituals- sometimes feel like they’re just trendy luxuries, but they actually are really important. They help to set the tone for the day ahead and can actually have a major impact on your energy, mood, and more.

But they don’t need to take hours and have 10 complicated steps.⁣⁣⁣

Instead, just focusing on these 3 simple habits can help kick off each day on a positive note.

All those changes you go through when you become a mom? That internal and external transformation- even turmoil- you feel in the time before, during, and after pregnancy? It’s not all in your head. And there’s nothing wrong with you for experiencing it, even struggling through.

There’s actually a word for it: Matrescence.

And it’s time we talk about and normalize it so women don’t feel so alone and can get the help they need to not just survive through it, but thrive.

If you’re a woman trying to optimize your metabolism, improve your hormonal health, and support your fertility- especially if you’re trying to conceive- progesterone should be on your radar.  

Read on to discover how progesterone affects fertility, pregnancy, and overall health, and how you know if you’re producing enough.

Like so many other weird postpartum changes, hair loss- or some would describe it more like shedding- can be really distressing! But it’s fairly normal (to an extent) and there’s actually lots you can do (before wasting your money on useless supplements and other products).

Learn more about the root causes of postpartum hair loss, ways to know if yours isn't normal, and nutrition as well as hair and scalp care tips to restore your luscious locks- all through a natural and holistic lens.

The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) is a really simple but powerfully insightful tool I use to assess my clients’ mineral levels and overall balance, which tells us so much about what’s going on inside their bodies. From stress handling to metabolic function to adrenal and thyroid function and more, the HTMA is such an amazing test that uncovers many healing opportunities.

Learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, the importance of mineral balance, and how a small sample of hair can tell so much about your health.

Feeling tired isn’t a fun feeling- I know, I’ve been there. But I refused to accept it as normal, and I don’t want any other woman to either. Because as common and as frustrating- even debilitating- fatigue can be, there are actually so many impactful solutions.

Especially when you take a root-cause approach and honor your body’s deepest needs, you can have the energy you need to meet life and deal with the stressors you face. Here’s guidance and tips to help you get there.

Fatigue is so common that it’s become normalized- especially among women and particularly moms.

But what I want women to understand- especially those who absolutely require energy to tackle the demands of motherhood- is that feeling tired all the time is not normal.

Fatigue is a symptom and like other symptoms, it’s communication from the body. It’s a sign of deeper imbalance and dysfunction and ultimately, a cue to make a change. Here’s where to begin.

What could be more exciting than the arrival of a newborn baby? Whether it’s your friend, family member, or coworker who is expecting, we often focus on the joy a new life brings and sometimes forget about the massive changes happening to the mom. While there are exceptions, we, as a society, generally do not do enough to support new mothers.

Here are some ways in which you can lend a hand when it's needed most.

My son, Henry, recently turned 3! And each year, his birthday brings an opportunity to reflect on his birth.

So finally, I decided to write our story down. So join me as I recount the details of his birth- from preparing for labor up to his arrival- plus share some lessons learned.

“I feel depleted after pregnancy and breastfeeding for 3 years- what can I do to feel better ASAP?”

I get questions like this one very often and believe it or not, was in a similar position myself at one point so I get it. You’re physically and mentally exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, and tired of being tired. You may feel burnt out, anxious, irritable. You may be struggling with brain fog, hair loss, irregular periods, and insomnia (even when your baby is sleeping well at night).

I’m here to tell you that your desire to feel better is 100% valid. You deserve to feel amazing- and you can (and will) get there. Here are 6 tools you can utilize to jumpstart your healing.

As a functional health practitioner who encounters the topic of weight and body image regularly as part of my job as well as a woman with my own personal roller coaster journey with the two, I have quite a lot to say and a lot of it that goes against the mainstream misguided suggestions and beliefs most women have been exposed to- and may not even realize they are perpetuating.

Let’s break the cycle and begin by diving into the top 6 things I wish all women knew about their bodies in regards to their weight and size:

Weight loss may be a top priority for you… but does your body agree?

Time and time again, women come to me and state that one of their top goals is changing their body weight or size. And while it’s not my job to tell any woman what to do with her body or how to feel about it, it actually kind of is my job to help my clients reflect on, reframe, and often reprioritize their goals when it comes to true healing and achieving their best health.

Most of the time, weight loss is the furthest thing from their body’s goal and we need to make a shift. Could this be the same for you?

There is such a lack of nutrition information for the postpartum period, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. And whatever is available tends to be very vague- “Just eat a balanced diet,” focused on bouncing back- “Lose the baby weight fast by following this meal plan,” or is centered around what not to eat while breastfeeding.

So when it comes to proper nutrition to not only support milk production and make nutrient-rich milk, but also ensure your body is being properly nourished too, these are my top 7 tips!