The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, ...
My Protein + Micronutrient Theory of Health (& What I Do)
Episode Highlights With KatieThe common focus on calories in, calories out—why this approach is incompleteOvereating often stems from undernourishment, not just willpower issuesThe body has nutrient-seeking cravings—if we lack key nutrients, hunger signals persistWhen the body lacks protein and key micronutrients, it perceives scarcity and stressHow this approach support safety signals and hormones rather than just calorie restrictionWhy prioritizing protein and micronutrients leads to better energy, metabolism, and body compositionResources MentionedJust ThriveBIOptimizers - MagnesiumJigsaw Health - MagnesiumEidon MineralsFatty15MasszymesWeighted Vest
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Mindset Shifts & Releasing Self Sabotage for Sustainable Weight Loss with Lisa Goldberg
Episode Highlights With Lisa GoldbergEarly lessons on mindset around food that can turn into trouble later in lifeThe downfall of the dieter's mindset and how it leads to self sabotage How these early patterns form our relationship with foodThis often ties into low self esteem and low self worth Examples of the dieter's mindset and how this is counterproductive What to be aware of in parenting to create positive patterns around foodHow to avoid creating food as a rewardLearning to get back in touch with your body and hunger cuesHunger vs thirst cuesGuilt, remorse, and shame and how we use food as a coping mechanism Losing weight is almost never about the food… it is addressing the underlying patterns The missing piece to lasting weight lossResources We MentionLisa Goldberg - InstagramLisa Goldberg Nutrition
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Unconventional Parenting and Homeschooling (Solo Episode and Unstitute Update)
Episode HighlightsMy unconventional path into homeschoolingHow my parenting theory has changed over the years and how it looks in application with kids of different agesBalancing state requirements with child led learningMy parenting philosophy and how it differs a lot from common parenting adviceHow this approach can lead to less stress and more connection over timeResources MentionedAgatha Christie booksKhan Academy
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Creating a Sleep Sanctuary: The Role of Environment and Eliminating Stimulants with Essentia
Episode HighlightsThe biggest mistakes people make when setting up a sleep sanctuary A reason not to have a TV in the bedroom!Factors to think about when it comes to your sleep environment How to keep your sleep environment for sleep in your mind The substances and chemicals in our sleep environment that can disrupt sleepMattresses are often the highest concentration of toxins in the household and we are exposed to them the entire time we're sleeping How heat and temperature come into play for nervous system shifts in sleepNatural fibers like latex are less likely to develop mold in mattresses than synthetic ones How they use essential oils as a critical part of how the foam behaves in Essentia mattressesWays to address EMFs in the sleep environment and what a pro-athlete study showed Resources We MentionEssentia Mattress - Use code wellnessmama15 for a discountJaspr Air FilterUblockout ShadesNatural fiber pajamas and organic bedsheets LeelaQ
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How Sleep Impacts Mental and Physical Resilience with Jack Dell’Accio
Episode Highlights With JackWhy sleep is so vital for both mental and physical health and resilienceThe reason sleep is becoming a much bigger part of the conversation How the body resets physically during sleep and the repair process that happens during sleepThe problems with chronic poor sleep. What are the markers of great sleep?Practical ways to uplevel our sleepMarkers of chronic poor sleep and quality sleep- it isn’t just about time but sleep stagesThe benefits of deep sleep and REM sleep- and the ideal of 3+ hours combined Things that support deep sleep and REMThe real deal on temperature and how this impacts deep sleep and REMToxins, heat, EMFs, and other things that impact sleepEasy tip: Go for a walk or do air squats after eating What they learned from athletes about how sleep routines enhance physical performance The major myth of sleep is the magic of eight hours… that’s just a generality What makes Essentia so much different than other mattresses More reasons to get morning sunlight each day!Resources We MentionEssentia Mattress - Use code wellnessmama15 for a discount (not to be combined with other offers)
The Wellness Mama Podcast is a weekly series covering the topics of holistic health, real food, stress, sleep, fitness, toxins, natural living, DIY, parenting, motherhood, and other health tips to give you actionable solutions to improve your family’s life! Brought to you by Katie Wells of WellnessMama.com
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