Healthy As A Mother

Dr. Morgan MacDermott & Dr. Leah Gordon

Healthy as a Mother, the podcast for becoming and being a mother, with your cohosts Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors who get it. Each week we teach you how to be the healthiest mother you can be - from fertility and preconception, to pregnancy and birth prep, through postpartum and throughout motherhood - empowering you with the natural health guidance and education you’re not getting elsewhere, so you can confidently navigate the broken system at large. The real, the raw, the un-talked about.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Healthy As A Mother episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Healthy As A Mother for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Healthy As A Mother episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

#45: TTC During the Holidays: Navigating Emotions with Sadie Ackerman

Healthy As A Mother

11/29/23 • 40 min

The holidays are upon us and if you are trying to conceive, this episode is for you! I interviewed Sadie Ackerman, an integrative mental health consultant all about navigating the complex emotions that can come up during the holidays. If you are feeling grief and anger seeing other pregnancy announcements, feeling devastated at the thought that you don't have a baby for the holidays, or you are navigating the various emotions that can arise during social and family gatherings, you do not want to miss this. Even if you aren't trying to conceive, the framework that Sadie shares with us is invaluable to all of us because we are all navigating relationships and feelings around the holidays. So without further ado, let's get started.

Resources:

Needed's Egg Support Product- HERE - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order!
CLICK HERE for fertility support with The Fertility Formula
Sadie's Website: www.findinghomehealing.com
Follow Sadie on Instagram: @findinghomehealing

Stay Connected With Us:
Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com
Instagram: @healthyasamotherpodcast
Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com
Instagram: @drleahgordon
Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com
Instagram: @morganmacdermott

#93: Dr. Leah's Postpartum & Dr. Morgan's Preconception Care

Healthy As A Mother

01/01/25 • 86 min

Welcome to Season 7 in this life update episode where Dr. Leah shares all about how her second postpartum has been, now that her son is 1 month. She shares how, despite the birth and cesarean recovery and problems with his latch, she is thriving in postpartum. We discuss how various phases of motherhood can be so different for women, and possible reasons for it too - based on hormonal constitutions, recovery, complications, and more. Then Dr. Morgan discusses how her husband and her are potentially considering a fifth baby - even though they felt completely done after their fourth was born. It's been a heart-opening experience having their fourth here. She shares the fears, hopes, and layers of complexity around making this decision for their family and how they plan to approach it with a strong 6-month preconception plan first. We really are right there with you all in this family-building era - the ups, downs, high highs, and low lows. Let's dive in!
This episode is sponsored by:

Redmond Salt - Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.

Needed - Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.

Resources From This Episode:

Other Episodes Mentioned:

#84: PCOS, IVF, and Natural Toothpaste with Kori Estrada

Healthy As A Mother

10/30/24 • 66 min

Today, Dr. Leah interviews Kori Estrada, co-founder of the natural toothpaste company RiseWell. Kori shares her personal story with PCOS and navigating the IVF process to conceive. We discuss toxins and natural toothpaste and how they are not all created equal. We learned so much in the episode, and we can't wait for you to do so as well! Let's go!
This episode is sponsored by:
Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.
Resources In This Episode:

Stay Connected With Our Guest:

Website: Risewell
Instagram: @risewellco

#64: Thyroid Health and Fertility with Dr. Hanisha Patel

Healthy As A Mother

06/12/24 • 64 min

Did you know that your thyroid plays a massive role in fertility? Today we unpack the thyroid with Dr. Hanisha Patel and dive into low thyroid function and how that impacts fertility, how to test your thyroid and see if you have an issue, including ruling out autoimmune causes. We discuss how stress impacts the thyroid and how to support that, the impact that thyroid has on men as well as women, the interconnectedness of thyroid and other conditions like PCOS and endometriosis, and so much more. Without further ado, let's get started.

More About Our Guest:

Dr. Hanisha Patel, a published Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women's health, helps women to reverse their hormonal health issues, including PCOS, Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism, and infertility, so they can live the life they desire without their health getting in the way. Having personally overcome autoimmune challenges from birth and achieving Mahan (Great) health through naturopathic medicine, she established Mahan Health, a virtual telehealth practice where she has supported hundreds of women. In her commitment to making holistic medicine more accessible and affordable, she has created the Mahan Membership program. This program embodies her accumulated expertise from 10 years of medical school and clinical practice, enabling others to experience the benefits of Mahan or Great Health themselves. Dr. Hanisha hosts a podcast, Mahan Health, where she engages in enlightening discussions with leading doctors of natural medicine. Furthermore, she has been featured in numerous podcast interviews, delivered dozens of live talks, and is a published author in the esteemed Townsend Letter. With a dedicated social media following of over 12k individuals, she consistently provides support and shares invaluable tips and tricks on achieving Mahan Health, empowering her audience to live the fulfilling lives they desire.

Stay Connected With Our Guest:

Dr. Hanisha Patel: https://mahanhealth.com/

Instagram: @holistichanisha

TikTok: @holistichanisha

Resources from this episode:

Dr. Hanisha's It Takes Two: Ultimate Fertility Program

Dr. Hanisha's Mahan Membership

Dr. Leah's Optimal Female Lab Ranges Free Guide

Dr. Leah's Balance Your Hormones course

Dr. Leah's Reduce Your Stress course

Dr. Leah's Investigate Male Fertility course

Dr. Leah's Fertility Formula Program

Stay Connected With Us:

Healthy As A Mother: www.healthyasamother.com

Instagram: @healthy.as.a.mother

Dr. Leah:

#54: Potty Training 101: What You Need to Know

Healthy As A Mother

03/20/24 • 31 min

Potty training can feel so overwhelming, especially for first-time moms like Dr. Leah. She knew she needed to cross that bridge eventually, and she is so grateful that Dr. Morgan and her are best friends and she knows so much about it. Dr Morgan wanted to share everything Dr Leah needed to know about this process so they decided that instead of having a private conversation about it, they should record it and share it with you too! Whether you are a first-time mom navigating this season, already have kids but want to see what approach she recommends for your next child, or don't even have kids yet, this is an incredibly valuable episode where we talk all about the potty. Let's get started!

This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.

Resources From The Episode:

Oh Crap! Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki

Stay Connected With Us:

Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Instagram: @drleahgordon

Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com

Instagram: @morganmacdermott

Disclaimer: Please remember that the ideas and views of this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for medical care of any kind, including the diagnoses or treatment of any illness or disease. Consult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan. ult with your provider before integrating this information into your unique health plan.

#53: Miscarriage Mystery Decoded with Dr. Aumatma

Healthy As A Mother

03/13/24 • 56 min

Today we are talking all about miscarriages with Dr. Aumatma Simmons, naturopathic doctor and endocrinologist. We discuss what the root causes of pregnancy loss are, some of which may surprise you! We also touch on what the timing of the loss may indicate, the role hormones play, what to do after a loss, and how to support someone going through one. This is a much-anticipated episode on a topic that is under-talked about, especially in the way Dr. Aumatma shares. Let's dive in!

How to stay connected with our guest Dr. Aumatma:

Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor

TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor

Facebook: @DrAumatmaND

YouTube: @HolisticFertilityExpert

LinkedIn: @Aushah

This episode is sponsored by Needed >> Click here to see Needed Supplements, use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.
Get Dr. Leah's Pregnancy Loss Guide >> visit www.womanhoodwellness.com/loss

Stay Connected With Us:

Dr. Leah: www.womanhoodwellness.com

Instagram: @drleahgordon

TikTok: @drleahgordon

Dr. Morgan: www.milkmedicine.com

Instagram: @morganmacdermott

#47: Top Holiday Tips: How We Navigate Tricky Times

Healthy As A Mother

12/15/23 • 42 min

In this episode, we take you through each of our top three tips for navigating the holidays. Dr. Morgan discusses immune support for her children, navigating newborn health around groups of people, and providing a framework for managing gift-giving with a larger family. Dr. Leah then discusses her favorite substitutes if you have common food intolerances but still want to enjoy delicious holiday food, a mindset shift for those who are trying to conceive and disappointed to not be pregnant during this time, and balancing the enjoyment of food with feeling good so you can find more joy in your eating. Happy Holidays!

Note: This is our last episode of season 3! We are taking a small break coming up so be sure to listen and subscribe to the show to stay informed!

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Needed's Immune Support Powder, use code HEALTHYMOTHER for 20% off

Dr. Leah's Joyful Eating course

Wet sock treatment

Dr. Morgan's natural cold and flu course for children

Get Dr. Leah's Holiday Dessert Recipes (at bottom of page)

Foods mentioned:

-Forager for dairy-free yogurt

-Kite Hill for dairy-free cream cheese

-King Arthur for gluten-free flour

Remedies mentioned:

-XClear Nasal Spray

-Homeopathic Aconitum napellus (sometimes called Aconite)

Dr. Morgan: Website | Instagram

Dr. Leah: Website | Instagram

#44: TTC During the Holidays: Health Tips with Sadie Ackerman

Healthy As A Mother

11/29/23 • 54 min

Today's episode is packed full of health tips for navigating the holidays when you are trying to conceive! The holidays often bring many events and circumstances that aren't always in alignment with optimal health and fertility, such as drinking alcohol, over-indulging on desserts and treats, traveling, being stressed, and navigating toxin exposures while traveling or staying at other people's homes, just to name a few. Today I interviewed Sadie Ackerman, an integrative mental health consultant, and we discussed how to make better choices while still enjoying yourself, how to navigate choosing different behaviors than you have in the past, and how to have difficult conversations if they are necessary. This episode really applies to all of us as we move into the holiday season, however, if you dream of having a baby soon or someday, this is especially important. Let's dive right in!

Resources From This Episode:

Needed's Immune Support- HERE - Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order!
CLICK HERE to get access to the Womanhood Wellness Hormone & Fertility Holiday Gift Guide!
CLICK HERE for fertility support with The Fertility Formula
Sadie's Website: www.findinghomehealing.com
Follow Sadie on Instagram: @findinghomehealing

#43: Dr. Morgan's Postpartum: On Sleeping and Resting

Healthy As A Mother

11/16/23 • 47 min

We shared Dr. Morgan's fourth home birth story in episode #42, and now here we are going over questions you all had about her postpartum in regards to newborn sleep as well as managing an extended postpartum lie-in period. We talk about how and why Sunny sleeps on her stomach, how she handles the rough nights, and how her husband and her split nighttime baby care...or not. Then we dive into what a postpartum lie in rest period looks like - how many days, how to plan expectations with family and friends, if she has mom guilt about her lack of involvement with her other kids - and spoiler alert, she does. A lot. Hear all about it here in this part 1 of 2 series - lets go!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Needed's Prenatal - Check it out HERE Use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order
Dr. Morgan's Freebie: Postpartum Planning Guide HERE
Podcast episode #26: All Things Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr. Lauren Mallari-Snyder, DPT
Podcast episode #36: All About Cesareans: Prevention, Planning, and Healing

#107: Raising a Big Family: Logistics, Judgment & Joy with Arianna Alloway

Healthy As A Mother

04/09/25 • 78 min

Today on the podcast, Arianna Alloway talks about having a big family and the various dynamics around structuring their life to make it all work. Arianna is "Oh that hippie mom is lots of kids" on Instagram, and she's been a favorite motherhood account for Dr. Morgan for many years. She just had her NINTH child, and so she offers us wisdom from her lived experience on many topics today, like listening for a feeling your babies before they come in (also known as spirit babies), how she and her husband decided to add more each time, their vasectomy reversal story, postpartum mental health factors, how to deal with the judgement of family/friends and strangers about having many children, the logistics of bedrooms/cars/chores etc, and some advice around sibling dynamics.

This episode is sponsored by:

Redmond Salt >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 15% on your order.

Needed >> Click here and use code HEALTHYMOTHER to save 20% off your first order.

Resources From This Episode:

Follow Arianna on Instagram: @oh_thathippiemomwlotsofkids
Spirit Babies by Walter Mackichen Book
Arianna's Podcast The Hum of Home: Spirit Baby Connection and Communication Episode
Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth Book
Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth with Catherine Pakaluk Podcast Episode

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FAQ

How many episodes does Healthy As A Mother have?

Healthy As A Mother currently has 109 episodes available.

What topics does Healthy As A Mother cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Parenting, Fertility, Women, Pregnancy, Wellness, Podcasts, Health and Birth.

What is the most popular episode on Healthy As A Mother?

The episode title '#54: Potty Training 101: What You Need to Know' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Healthy As A Mother?

The average episode length on Healthy As A Mother is 62 minutes.

How often are episodes of Healthy As A Mother released?

Episodes of Healthy As A Mother are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Healthy As A Mother?

The first episode of Healthy As A Mother was released on Jan 8, 2023.

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Healthy As A Mother

Dr. Morgan MacDermott & Dr. Leah Gordon

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