The Wellness Mama Podcast

Episode Highlights With Divya
Fertility is one of the most natural aspects of being human, and we are seeing it significantly decline
The male fertility factor that comes into play in as much as 70% of cases, and 1 in 6 couples face infertility
Thyroid disorders affect 20 million Americans, with women 5-8x more likely to be affected
We're exposed to over 80,000 chemicals daily, with less than 1% tested for reproductive safety
It isn’t just about age.. But what has changed: the environment has changed dramatically. 
Getting pregnant vs staying pregnant and the different hormones involved
Our body is always on our side so what is going on when fertility isn’t optimal, that our body is trying to tell us
How thyroid hormones also affect fertility for men 
Tangible guidelines to know when toxins might be to blame and when to start looking at toxins
How to detox safely if toxins are an issue for you
Avoiding the pitfalls of detox marketing and what to try instead
How quickly things can improve if we address all these factors
Resources Mentioned
Divya Gupta – website
Folow Divya Gupta on Instagram

Episode Highlights With Katie
Your body has more lymph than blood — and why that matters
The critical role of the lymphatic system in detox, immunity, and energy
Practical ways to boost lymph flow daily (walking, rebounding, breathwork, massage, hydration, natural light)
Lesser-known supports for lymph health, from vibration plates to castor oil packs
Signs your lymph may need support and how to reset flow naturally
Resources Mentioned
Rebounder
Vibration Plate
Castor oil pack
Dry brushing set
Clearlight Sauna
HigherDOSE Sauna Blanket – Use code wellnessmama15 for a discount
Beam minerals
Eidon minerals

Episode Highlights With Devon
The challenges of modern parenting and how to navigate them
Ways to simplify our routines, environments, etc.
How to cultivate a calm environment in the home that helps support parenting
Creating a “yes space” for younger kids where they can play without any safety concerns
How can we encourage movement in children rather than restrict it? And how this helps regulate their nervous system.
Ways to meet our child’s needs within our boundaries to keep the peace at home
How to cultivate independence at various ages
What to do about screen time and what research says about how it impacts kids
How our screen use impacts children as well and how to create healthy habits
Why modeling is more impactful than telling every single time
Choices within boundaries and how this can help reduce tension
How to navigate the activity overwhelm and keep kid activities from taking over the schedule
Family activities and modeling over too much structure at a young age
Resources Mentioned
Transforming Toddlerhood by Devon Kuntzman
Follow Devon on Instagram
Kids Cook Real Food course

Episode Highlights With Devon 
What is happening mentally and biologically when a child is not calm and feeling triggered
The lower part of the brain is more developed in young children and they aren’t as strong in impulse control and other skills yet
All parenting moments are opportunities for learning and growth
How to start asking questions from a place of a growth mindset vs a fixed one
Awareness is the first step in creating change and how to cultivate it in parenting
Learning the pause and why it is easier in theory than in practice, plus, what to try instead
How to disrupt the stress response and create safety physically and emotionally 
Ways to validate our own emotions and find inner calm again 
How to ground yourself in stressful parenting moments
Holding space for your child’s emotions and not sending subtle messages that their emotions aren’t ok
Why not to punish a child for feeling upset or not having control of their feelings and not to distract with screens when they get upset either 
A subtle thing to think about before encouraging a kid to stop crying and how to help them put words and context while accepting the feeling (not always condoning the action)
Her recipe for effective discipline and how to align discipline with their development 
How to create a connection with children at all ages and connection is the balm that can soothe feelings 
Ways to create awareness as a parent
Resources Mentioned
Transforming Toddlerhood by Devon Kuntzman
Follow Devon on Instagram

Episode Highlights From Katie
Why controlling kids’ food often backfires and leads to power struggles
The surprising research on kids’ natural ability to self-regulate food intake
How to create structure without micromanaging meals
Why removing “good” and “bad” food labels helps prevent negative food relationships
Practical strategies I use to raise intuitive eaters at home
Resources Mentioned
Commonsense Childrearing by Thomas Cowan MD