#147: Podcast Recap-Raising Healthy Eaters and Breastfeeding At Work

08/20/19 • 49 min

"Doctor Mom" Podcast | Practical Tips to Be a Proactive Parent

Steph and Dr. Elana recap the interviews with Robin Kaplan and Jill Castle about going back to work while breastfeeding and raising healthy eaters. They share how they implement boundaries and structure around meals, how they approach mealtime food battles and their take on snacking. They also share tips for talking to your employer about your rights as a nursing mama and provide strategies for reducing anxiety with this transition.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

A ‘day in the life’ of feeding their kids
How they implement boundaries and structure around meals
Their favorite bedtime snacks
Elana’s plan for going back to work while nursing
How to reduce anxiety when going back to work
Tips for having an effective conversation with your employer

Show Notes:

Episodes 145 and 146
Breast shield sizing info
Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program and use code PODCASTS19 for $40 off your membership through Sept 1, 2019.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only. All information, content, and material presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Consult with your qualified physician or healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding pregnancy or your prenatal treatment plan.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

A ‘day in the life’ of feeding their kids
How they implement boundaries and structure around meals
Their favorite bedtime snacks
Elana’s plan for going back to work while nursing
How to reduce anxiety when going back to work
Tips for having an effective conversation with your employer

Show Notes:

Episodes 145 and 146
Breast shield sizing info
Learn more about Whole Mamas Pregnancy Program and use code PODCASTS19 for $40 off your membership through Sept 1, 2019.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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#146: Raising Healthy Eaters with Jill Castle

Today Dr. Elana interviews Jill Castle, one of the nation’s premier childhood nutrition experts. We explore the “love with limits” approach to feeding kids and discuss the most common feeding mistakes that often undermine success in raising healthy eaters. Jill shares an important and encouraging perspective about raising healthy eaters that all parents need to hear.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

Jill’s personal feeding philosophy as a mom of 4
How modeling a healthy lifestyle impacts your kids
Classic “mistakes” in feeding children
Specific tips for parents of picky eaters and children with sensory processing disorder
Jill’s tips for a meal and snack schedule
Tips for how to have conversations with other adults who are feeding your children

Show Notes:

Jill’s Website
Connect with Jill on Instagram and Facebook
Jill’s book, Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School
Jill’s new workbook, Try New Foods: How to Help Picky Eaters Taste, Eat and Like New Foods
The Nourished Child Podcast, Episode 72: Grandparents feeding children
Jill’s e-course, The Nourished Child Project
Hear Jill on the One Bad Mother Podcast, Episode 262
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

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#148: Easy Family Meals with Nadine Rich of Teton Waters Ranch

Stephanie chats with Nadine Rich of Teton Waters Ranch to discuss strategies for getting healthy meals on the table in no time flat. Nadine is a busy mama of three, works full-time, and recently completed a #breastfeedingWhole30. She shares her favorite #breastfeedingWhole30 non-scale victories (#NSV) and best tips for keeping milk supply strong! They also talk about the importance of choosing quality animal protein and explore concepts like regenerative agriculture and animal welfare. If you’re on a budget, you’ll love the tips for keeping costs down so it’s more accessible.

Special thanks to Teton Waters Ranch for sponsoring this episode.

Enjoy the listen! You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. We’d love to hear your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook.

Topics Discussed:

Whole family meal solutions for busy moms
Tips for #breastfeedingWhole30
How to purchase grass-fed meat while on a budget
Teton Waters Ranch commitment to being better for you, the planet, and the animals
How to understand labels so you get what you pay for
Benefits of plant-based burgers blends (mushrooms + beef)

Show Notes:

Teton Waters Ranch website
Connect with Teton Waters Ranch on Instagram and on Facebook
Teton Waters Ranch Newsletter
Nadine’s favorite sheet pan recipe
Nadine’s favorite slow cooker recipe
Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Nadine Rich is currently the Director of Marketing at Teton Waters Ranch, a marketer of 100% grass-fed and finished beef products. A dynamo in her field, Nadine has 18 years of experience growing household brands, with an innate talent for creating and launching innovative new food products. Prior to her role at Teton Waters Ranch, Nadine served as Vice President of Marketing for a disruptive, healthy vending start-up. She previously led teams at Tyson Foods and Kraft, innovating products for Hillshire, Jimmy Dean and Jell-O. Originally from Philly, Nadine now lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband James and three little ones – Harlan, Adeline and Nora. She enjoys running, baking, hiking and yoga, and is working hard to master the art of traveling with young children.