#65: 2024 Ins & Outs, Mindset Shifts and Life Updates

Today is a solo episode! What you can expect when you listen: Sharing some thoughts on health and wellness goals & habits – why motivation isn’t enough & what you need instead We’ll talk about the WHY behind your food + exercise choices, and other things that impact your overall wellnessDiscuss short-term and long-term benefits of movement + healthy eating One of my personal health goals I’m currently focusing on Can intuitive eating + working on improving lab results coexist? Affiliate Links:Use my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on the Expecting and Empowered workout app: click here to learn more Use my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on Clean Simple Eats protein powders, greens, hydration / energy drinks, OffBeat Butters and more! My favorites are the Simply Vanilla and Snickerdoodle and Chocolate Brownie Protein. Fav nut butters are Sweet Classic PB, Cinnamon Roll, Salted Caramel and Aloha! Click here to SHOP  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

This solo episode includes lots of random Q&A that you guys submitted on IG! I'm addressing some things like:Motherhood -- my favorite parts Do I get hateful comments or DMs on IG? Has honesty about the challenges of motherhood on IG gone too far? C-section recovery Navigating grief after a miscarriage -- tips Easy meal inspiration Can intuitive eating and weight loss go together? Recent purchases I'm lovingAnd more! I hope you enjoy this episode! If you do, please share the pod with a friend who might love it, too! XO LINKS: Amazon Affiliate Page: amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewinRotating Car Seat: https://amzn.to/3RHsQWDEthan's new toothbrush: https://amzn.to/4cfswXtAmazon cowboy boots (update: SO cute! True to size!): https://amzn.to/4cz7ti7EXPECTING AND EMPOWERED PREGNANCY & PP WORKOUTS: use my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on your annual app subscription!RECIPES:Chicken bacon ranch pasta dish: https://jordosworld.com/chicken-bacon-ranch-casserole/Taco ring recipe: https://www.everydaysouthwest.com/taco-ring-recipe-with-crescent-rolls-with-crescent-rolls/ Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD. Listen in to hear: What is gestational diabetes? What causes gestational diabetes / risk factors How can we prevent gestational diabetes Rate of type 2 diabetes AFTER gestational diabetes Risks of gestational diabetes to mom and babyDo you have to be induced early if you have GDM? Best ways to manage blood sugars with OR without gestational DMDiet & other habits Medications - are they needed? What are the options - pros & cons Relationship with food during pregnancy How to handle GDM diagnosis with a history of disordered eatingWhat to do postpartum after a gestational DM diagnosis – screenings, etc. Nutrition tips for postpartum And more! CONNECT WITH LESLEE: Follow her on IG: @gestational.diabetes.nutritionSupport Group / Resources: click here Affiliate Links: Expecting and Empowered – workout app for pregnancy and postpartum – use my code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on your annual app subscription FullWell Fertility – supplements for before, during and after pregnancy (I love their prenatals and fish oil supps and they have lots of others, too!) -- affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWINTubby Todd – bath soaps, shampoos, mineral sunscreen, diaper cream and so much more for your little ones! Use my affiliate link for 10% off – click here  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Please enjoy this random, unplanned and all over the place solo episode // also featuring my special guest, mister Rhett. ; ) Affiliate Links I Mentioned: Outdoor swing Water tableWater pump for water tableToddler boy's sweat shorts Burt's Bees Baby PowderIf you have any segment ideas or requests, shoot me a DM on IG! Please screenshot & share this episode in your stories or send the link to a friend if you enjoy the show! XOXO  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Heather Lasco is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in working with individuals with eating disorders. In this episode we dive into all things disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, recovery, supporting a loved one who is struggling, and so much more. What we covered: What are the eating disorders and how are they diagnosed What is binge eating disorder Are EDs a mental health disorder? What is orthorexia? Is it possible to have signs of an ED without having a diagnosis? When does dieting become disordered or a full-blown ED? Red flags that may indicate you’re struggling with your relationship with foodOzempic — thoughts Relearning hunger and fullness cues -- how? Necessary steps before intuitive eating, after extreme restrictionWhat is body dysmorphia The impact of social media — the good and the bad How to support a loved one with a suspected eating disorder How to get started with healing your relationship with food Struggle with eating around other people? Some tips Eating disorder recoveryHow to find a dietitian who specializes in eating disordersCONNECT WITH HEATHER / RESOURCES: Follow her team on Instagram: https://instagram.com/confidently_nourishedWork with her or her team: confidentlynourished.coEDRD Pro – directory of dietitians Find more ED resources on their blog HERE Affiliate Links / Sponsors: Use WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on your Expecting and Empowered app subscription! (pregnancy and postpartum workouts) - click here Use WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on Full Well Fertility prenatal supplements and other supplements for before, during and after pregnancy Click my affiliate link here for 10% off Tubby Todd bathtime products and more! Thank you for listening! Please share the podcast if you enjoyed, and leave a rating and review! XO  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Hello! Today is a random solo episode that is all over the place, per usual. Here's what you can expect: random Q&A  / would you rather recent amazon purchasessummer bucket list how I grew on Instagram a little rant about IG & comparisonmom tips & inspiration recent books i've loved and recommend  future podcast guests coming soon three year old discipline tips & resources (Dr. Becky Good Inside, Big Little Feelings, Janet Lansbury - The Unruffled Podcast, Nurtured First, Parenting with Ginger Hubbard - faith-based podcast) Shop my Amazon affiliate page HERE  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

For anyone interested in learning about using REAL FOOD for tube feeding, you have to listen to this conversation! My friend and fellow dietitian, Hilarie Geurink is here to share alllll of her knowledge on this area and I know you will leave with so many amazing takeaways. She knows her stuff, but she is also so compassionate and recognizes this is not one-size-fits-all, and shares how you can achieve this with your unique feeding situation to improve symptoms & quality of life. As a mom of a medically complex kiddo with a G-tube, I am so grateful for all of her tips! Here’s what we covered: What IS the blended diet? What does it look like? What are the benefits of the blended diet according to research and your experience with clients?Blended tube feeding myth busting Which blenders / equipment are most popular for blended tube feeding? Mindset shifts about tube fed diets Food safety concerns and tips Success stories of families switching to blended tube feeding – to give you HOPE that this could be YOU! Some quick tips for medical parents on getting equipment & more A message for parents who are ready to get started with a blended diet Hacks to make a blended diet easier And more! LEARN FROM HILARIE! Find her on Instagram at @blendedtubefeedingCheck out her blog for helpful posts + info on working with her: click hereSIGN UP FOR "BLENDED DIET STARTER KIT" -- live workshop series happening May 6-9th! Affiliate Links/Discounts: Tubby Todd affiliate link – click here for 10% off! Our favorite bath soaps, shampoos, diaper cream, nontoxic sunscreen and more! LoveHandle affiliate link – my phone grip that I love! Code is WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to saveExpecting and Empowered – workout app for pregnancy & postpartum; use my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWINOther Resources Mentioned: Blendtec form for discount -- email me at [email protected] and I can send you the PDF! Hilarie’s Favorite Products (includes discount code on O ring syringes): click here  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Hiiiii friends! Enjoy this spontaneous solo episode -- going over 2024 Ins & Outs, goals for the year, random Q&A and life updates. : ) Affiliate Codes: Use code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on @expectingandempowered pregnancy & postpartum workout app! https://expectingandempowered.com Shop my Amazon favorites at: amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewin Shop items I mentioned on my LTK page: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/wellnessforthewinIf you enjoy the podcast, please share it with a friend! Thank you so much for your support!XO, Shanna  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Enjoy this very random and impromptu episode!You can find links on my Amazon storefront at amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewin (affiliate) and follow me on LTK app at @wellnessforthewin ! XO  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!

Today we have Sarah of Kansas City Mom Collective on the podcast to tell us allll the best recs around KC to check out with your family and little ones! WHAT WE DISCUSSED: Kid-friendly places to eat / barsSummertime activities / places to get membershipsBest parks to visit in the KC area Events and meet-ups for local mamas Options closer to north KC Ideas for kid’s birthday parties Activities for fall Christmas lights & activity recommendationsFamily friendly places to stay in KC Places to hike around the cityUpcoming events to check outAnd more! CONNECT WITH KANSAS CITY MOM COLLECTIVE: Follow on IG: @kansascitymomcollectiveCheck out their site & all of their guides and resources: https://kansascity.momcollective.com/Check out their podcast: click to listen on Apple AFFILIATES / SPONSORS:Check out local mental health practice for women, The Counseling Collaborative: (#sponsored) Follow them on IG at @thecounselingcoCheck out their website & services HERE  Shop Tubby Todd products and use my affiliate link to get 10% off: tap here to shop  Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!