The Love & Lettuce Podcast: Recent Episodes
Laura Lima
What do I eat as a new mom? Which foods will satisfy me, give me energy, and help my body recover? Is meal planning and prepping really that important? Do I really need to avoid all junk forever in order to be healthy? How do I make meals and snacks that are healthy but that actually taste good? And how the heck do I find the energy, let alone the time, to actually make this happen in my life?
Welcome to The Love & Lettuce Podcast, where we’ll chat about all of the above plus so much other awesome stuff! Each week, nutritionist Laura Lima will share information on how to eat healthy as a new (or newish) mama so you have the energy to fully enjoy life with your little(s), plus she’ll bring you practical advice on how to make it happen within your busy days. She’ll use her knowledge as a holistic nutritionist as well as her own personal experience as a mama of two busy toddlers (who plans to have one or two more).
Tune in now to get the scoop on all things new mama nutrition, and be sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss one juicy episode. Check out www.newmamanation.com for oh-so-many-more goodies, and join the New Mama Nation community at www.facebook.com/groups/newmamanation. See you there!
Laura sits down with Registered Holistic Nutritionist Vicky Hachey to discuss brain health - why it matters, how to protect it, and why we need to start now. She talks about her online program called Memory Method and gives lots of tips of things we can do starting today to protect our brain and help to prevent cognitive decline.
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Laura chats with her very own midwife, Tamara Youngberg, as well as Tamara’s long-time friend and colleague, Sandy Knight Snider. Together, Tamara and Sandy have 50 years of midwife experience and they’ve attended over 2000 births combined. In this episode, they provide advice for those going into their birth (especially their first), give tips for staying calm during labour and birth, and discuss their online course called Birth Unafraid™. Tamara and Sandy are on a mission to change the landscape of birth from fear to faith, from panic to peace, and have already helped hundreds of women experience amazing birthing outcomes using their signature 9-Step Renewal Roadmap™. Listen in to hear how you too can have a calm, beautiful birthing experience no matter what is happening.
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Laura gives her real and honest thoughts and feelings about having a 4th baby, and also reveals how she's handling them. From changing her family dynamic to balancing her already busy life, she gets into it all.
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At 31 weeks pregnant, this question has been on Laura's mind lately. In this episode, she shares her experience with her three previous hospital births, as well as what's going through her mind this time around as she decides what to choose for baby #4. Listen in if you've had to make this decision too, and especially if you're currently making it!
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With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Laura answers a common question she gets around these types of holidays and celebrations: Should you indulge or should you hold back? She gives her thoughts about it and also reveals which one she will personally be choosing this Valentine's Day.
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This week, Laura brings you the recordings from her live Zoom calls from the Thrive in Five Challenge - 5 days to get you to where you want to be, mama: THRIVING in motherhood.
Today, she talks about keeping it going now that the challenge is done. She brings it all together and reviews the topics she's covered each day this week. This will help to tie everything up with a nice bow and leave you feeling motivated and inspired to carry on after the challenge.
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This week, Laura brings you the recordings from her live Zoom calls from the Thrive in Five Challenge - 5 days to get you where you want to be, mama: THRIVING in motherhood.
Today, she talks about mastering your motivation. A great way to help foster sustained motivation is to create new healthy habits while working to stop the old ones that bring you down. Laura discusses how to do this for lasting success, and she also talks about the power of the mind and visualization, as well as embodying the person you want to be now.
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This week, Laura brings you the recordings from her live Zoom calls from the Thrive in Five Challenge - 5 days to get you where you want to be, mama: THRIVING in motherhood.
Today, she talks about conquering cravings. Knowing how to deal with them is key to sticking to a healthy eating plan and really living your life the way you want to, with YOU being in charge and in control, rather than your cravings. Laura will dive into how best to tackle them and what to do each and every time they come up (and believe me, she knows what it's like for cravings to rule her life!)
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This week, Laura brings you the recordings from her live Zoom calls from the Thrive in Five Challenge - 5 days to get you where you want to be, mama: THRIVING in motherhood.
Today, she discusses which foods to focus on to increase your energy and start feeling better asap, as well as which ones to reduce - the ones that are dragging you down and keeping you stuck and feeling blah. She talks about protein, how much to aim for per meal, and goes over how much protein is in some common foods. And, she talks about putting a healthy meal together, and gives examples on some awesome, satisfying, and sustaining meals. You don't want to miss this one.
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This week, Laura brings you the recordings from her live Zoom calls from the Thrive in Five Challenge - 5 days to get you where you want to be, mama: THRIVING in motherhood.
Today, she discusses how it all starts with your mindset - virtually no lasting changes can be made in your health or life without the right one. Get ready to get inspired to start changing your life TODAY!
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You know how it feels to be stuck in a rut, right? You feel like there is so much distance from where you are now to where you want to be that there's no point in even starting. It feels like, I might as well not do anything because my end goal seems impossible. But how bad does that feel?! SO bad, right? It's like giving up before even trying... and it just sucks the life (and any motivation) right out of you.
Listen in as Laura talks about how she gets herself out of a rut and you can, too. It's easier (and quicker) than you think.
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Laura can confidently say that this is the BEST way to tackle cravings because she has been dealing with them almost her whole life and has therefore tried a variety of ways to approach them. Listen in as she explains the (actually simple) way that she processes her cravings, which has ultimately reduced them in her life.
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This 5-day challenge, starting on Monday February 3rd, will dive in to key aspects of nutrition, health and well-being aimed to improve the lives of tired mamas. It's like a reset for your body and mind, one that will help you go from exhausted to energized. If you're looking for something to recharge your health and body, look no further, my friend. Sign up now.
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Welcome to 2025 - the year of the healthiest you yet! If you found yourself "getting off track" during the holidays, don't sweat. It happens to all of us from time to time, and there is always a way back. Laura shares her tips and experience with getting back on track - getting healthier, setting and working toward your new goals and desires, and just feeling better. The time to listen is now!
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It’s not an exaggeration to say that you could change your life after listening to this episode. Our life is made up of a series of days, each of which is made up of a series of moments. And in this episode, Laura explains how to change those moments. It’s all about the way you’re thinking, which dictates how you’re feeling, which then creates actions (or non-action) that lead to your results. It is so powerful when you take a good look at your brain and realize that you have the power to create the life (by creating the day) that you want.
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It's not about having time, it's about making time. Huge difference, and makes ALL the difference. In this episode, Laura gives her personal tips and advice for how to carve out time to eat and be healthy, and what to do during that time. You don't want to miss this episode.
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Laura is sharing 7 tips for putting herself first - yes, before the kids! Before she started doing this, she was way more likely to feel stressed, irritable, and easily frustrated. But now that she puts herself first, she is able to be the mom, wife, and human being she wants to be because her cup is full.
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Laura explains the importance of Mom putting herself first - yes, even before the kids. She must fill her cup because if she doesn't, she will have nothing to pour out! You, mama, should NOT have to spend your motherhood years exhausted and running on empty - quite the opposite, in fact. In this episode, Laura discusses her reasons why she puts herself first and the difference she feels in doing it.
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We need energy and clear mental space to be the mom that we want to be... but in order to get those things, we must nourish our body, both in the foods that we eat and the actions we take.
But how can we possibly find the time TO nourish ourselves? Enter: Laura's ultimate mom hacks - the ones that enhance our well-being and have us feeling so much better (and in a quicker time than you think).
In this episode, Laura talks about her first hack, but if you want the rest of them, join her FREE webinar this Thursday, November 14th, at 12:00pm EST. Click here to sign up!
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Laura's gettin' real, my friend. She opens up about the shame she used to hold around her identity as a stay-at-home mom, and how she's now embracing it loud and proud. She dives into how life used to feel when she struggled to balance her business with her babies, and the tweaks she's made to make it work.
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Laura talks about how the first trimester went, which for her (and many others) is typically the "anything goes, just get through it" part of pregnancy. She shares her thoughts and feelings about being pregnant, food aversions, things she's grateful for, and she even talks about the progesterone suppositories she took (and gives all the deets about what to expect with them). Dive right on in!
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Hear all about Laura finding out she was pregnant, whether or not they're going to find out if it's a girl or a boy (and what Laura thinks it is), her pregnancy diet and also her food aversions, and overall how she's been feeling throughout this pregnancy. If you, like Laura, love all things pregnancy, definitely tune in to this one!
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Laura sits down with Dr. Carolyn Gonzales, N.D., a naturopath of almost 20 years, to talk about how best to nourish our bodies in postpartum (and beyond), which nutrients she finds most of her patients are deficient in, and how to increase our energy and balance our moods. She gives real life examples of how to make it happen in our busy mom lives and provides practical advice on things we can start today.
Follow Carolyn on Instagram: @drcarolyngonzales
Check out her website (you can book an appt there!): www.drcarolyngonzales.com
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Laura is officially booking clients in person again and she can't be more excited. Tune in to hear about her services, including an upcoming 6-week weight loss workshop starting October 3rd, 2024. Click here to go right to the booking page and to read about the workshop and her other services. Book now as spots are limited!
FREE Guide: 5 Weight Loss Mistakes
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Laura sits down with Dr. Mohammed Hassan-Ali, a Paediatrician better known as Dr. Moe. They chat all about kids' cold and flu - keeping your kids healthy this season, what to do at home if they do get sick, when to call the doctor, when to take them to the walk-in clinic or urgent care, when to take them to the emergency department, how to handle fever - ALL of it.
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Visualizing yourself at your goal weight - how you look, how you feel, how you feel about the way you look, the actions you take, how you treat your body - is a huge part of the weight loss process. We must tell our brains to believe in this new version of ourselves, to believe that we already are that version. If we start to lose weight and go past the "set point" that our brain believes that we're at, we start to say, "No, that's not really me... I'm actually lazy... I don't plan my meals or choose healthy foods... I overeat... I'm an emotional eater..." and that brings us right back to where we were at the beginning. In order to get past that believed (and deeply ingrained) set point, we have to change our belief about who we really are. We have to believe we really are that person before we get there - our brain doesn't know the difference - so visualization is a hugely important tool in the weight loss journey.
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When we have a craving (which is really just a thought, like "I want that"), we have to break the connection between that thought and taking action on it. Insert: Laura's strategy... she discusses what she does when she has a craving and encourages you to do the same. And, she wants to hear from you! Send her a DM on Instagram @lauraannlima to let her know how it goes when you use this strategy the next time you have a craving.
Download her FREE weight loss guide: 5 Weight Loss Mistakes
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Taking the necessary steps to lose weight is uncomfortable... but so is staying where you are and not ever getting to experience the changes you desire. So, the choice is yours and the ultimate question is: which discomfort will you choose?
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Two major players in our decision making include our prefrontal cortex (AKA our higher brain) and our lower brain, which is more primitive in nature. In order to change the game in our weight loss journey (and our life in general), we have to rely more on our prefrontal cortex while essentially ignoring our lower brain, since one is more about long-term results and creating a healthier future self, while the other is all about seeking immediate pleasure and comfort.
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Do you ever wonder why we overeat? If we're eating past the point of fullness, it's usually because we think food will make us feel better. Tune in to hear why that isn't actually the case, why we have this psychological pull toward food, and what to do instead.
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Learn Laura's 3 tips for ensuring you can actually ENJOY yourself this summer without being super tired, hungry, and always thinking about food.
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If you’re experiencing burnout then listen in to this episode where Laura goes over: --> What you can do nutritionally and in your lifestyle to support your body --> How you can nourish both your physical body AND your mental/emotional body (both super important!) --> The role our thoughts play in our experience of overwhelm and burnout --> How to work with your thoughts to lessen overwhelm and enhance well-being
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Quitting cold-turkey isn't for the faint of heart... but it's also not something anyone should do until they're properly prepared and ready. In this episode, Laura gives us an update on how she's been feeling since giving up coffee 2.5 weeks ago, and more importantly, she tells us what she believes is the MOST important thing she did before quitting.
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Yes, she has done it - she's given up coffee! Laura explains the reasoning behind this including the downside not only of caffeine but of oat milk (the other part of her lattes), and how much better she knows she will function without it. This is definitely a must-listen-to episode.
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Laura is opening up the doors to her one-on-one nutritional consultations (and she is so excited about it)! In this episode, she goes over what it's like to work with her on a one-on-one basis and why you just might want to do that.
Learn more and sign up for a free 20-min call here
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Sometimes you need to "just keep going" when you're feeling tired and overwhelmed to get things done... but other times, you NEED to stop and simply do nothing. Taking 5 minutes to sit, distraction- and device-free, can do wonders for your nervous system and your mental state. Tune in to hear how Laura incorporates these 5 minute pockets into her own life.
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Adding more vegetables to your life doesn't have to be hard or boring or tasteless - in fact, quite the opposite! Listen in as Laura goes over three easy ways to do it... plus a bonus one thrown in there for good measure.
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Laura shares 3 hacks that have uplevelled her life - in health, in business, in relationships... and in pretty much every other area. When you work on YOU, everything else is upgraded as a natural result.
The FREE Thrive in Five Challenge starts Monday February 19th! Five days to help you get where you deserve to be, mama... thriving in motherhood. Sign up here.
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If there was one thing Laura would recommend adding to your life in order to change your life, this is it. Tune in to discover just what that is, and listen as Laura takes you through an example of it. Curious yet? Press play already!
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Cravings are really your body's way of attempting to eat something that will make it feel better. But we have to ask ourselves, what do we need to feel better FROM? How are we really feeling in the moment of a craving, and what is the thought we have in our brain that is causing that feeling?
Listen in as Laura dives into this concept and gives an example from her own life when she used to have mega cravings.
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Cravings (specifically sugar... and even MORE specifically, chocolate and chips) have been a huge part of Laura's life and now that they're mostly in her past, she is sharing how the heck she took control of them. She shares why we WANT to control our cravings, WHY we have them in the first place, and HOW to do it.
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Back in December, Laura had a miscarriage after having 3 healthy babies. She details the experience in her blog post that you can find at www.newmamanation.com/lets-talk-about-my-miscarriage - and in this episode, she is reading that blog post.
Laura wants to normalize miscarriage, demystify the process (at least how it went for her), and be transparent about something that is so common and yet not talked about enough, at least in her opinion.
She'd love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and questions over in the comment section of the blog post (link above).
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"Surviving" may sound harsh, but mamas know it's true... some days are about utter survival. As a busy mom of 3 littles, Laura gets it and in this episode, she shares some of the tips she personally uses in her own life. Get ready to feel seen and understood in your daily life of this thing called motherhood.
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You know that overwhelmed feeling you get when you start to entertain the question of "what's for dinner"? Yeah, that one. Well, Laura despises that feeling so she is sharing with you one of the best ways she has banished it from her life. (Yeah, it can be that powerful.)
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Laura turned 38 last week, and she's reflecting on her current state of health and the things she wants to focus on going into the coming year. She breaks down what she'll be doing and why she'll be doing it.
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You know those things about motherhood that you might feel weird bringing up in conversation? Things like postpartum rage, feeling like you don't exist anymore and it's all about the baby, and gasp not liking everything about motherhood? Laura and Amanda talk about all of it, even about how the way you were raised has an influence on how you're raising your kids (and whether or not that's a good thing).
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There are certain things that you might be doing (or not doing) every single day that could be leading to massive overwhelm in your life... AKA kitchen chaos. Laura is giving you 3 tips for hugely reducing that overwhelm and enjoying less stress in your days. By doing these 3 things, you can clear up SO much mental space and brain bandwidth... and that feels seriously good.
New Mama Energy Guide: https://bit.ly/newmamas
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Doors are closing TONIGHT (Friday, Sept 8th) at midnight EST for The Healthy Mama...
6 weeks:
To start eating the foods that will super-nourish your body (and stop eating the ones that drag you down)
To tackle those sugar cravings and finally keep them away
To feel confident in your food choices and less overwhelm in your daily life
To manage your mindset and master your motivation - so it becomes a way of life for you (and not just another course)
To experience higher energy, enhanced mental focus, and more vitality - so you can better enjoy life with your littles
And since this is the first time Laura is ever running this course, she's offering a sweet deal - 50% off - using the code "member" (since you'll be a founding member).
Hurry... doors are closing in a few hours! Learn more and sign up here.
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With back to school happening THIS WEEK (at least for us in Hamilton, Ontario), we are entering that time of getting back to routines and schedules... and high on that list is sleep! Laura sat down with Chelsea Dawson, Sleep Consultant and owner of Little Sleep Space, to chat about how we can help our littles ease back into a solid sleep routine that their bodies and brains so greatly need. Chelsea gives advice for babies and toddlers starting daycare (and transitioning from the infant to toddler to preschool room), what to do if a child has stopped napping but now they're faced with required nap/quiet time at daycare, and even what to do for the baby at home who also needs to be on a schedule to be able to come along for school drop-offs and pickups.
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On this fifth and final day of the challenge, Laura gives a review of the entire week and highlights what she feels are the most important pieces. She also talks about The Healthy Mama course - doors are now open! Click here to learn more and sign up (use coupon code "member" for 50% off!).
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Here is the replay of Day 4 of the Thrive in Five Challenge - five days to feel better, mama. Today's call was about what happens when all that motivation you had when you started your healthy eating plan starts to... go away. How the heck do we keep up (our reignite) our motivation to eat healthily and live in the way that will allow us to feel freaking fantastic? And just how long does it take to form a new habit? We got into all this and more during day 4 of our challenge.
And doors are now OPEN to The Healthy Mama - a 6-week online program that helps you have more energy, better focus, and more confidence in your food choices, that helps to give you the ability to fully enjoy your time as a mom because you FEEL good. This is where you learn how to get there so you can thrive in motherhood. Click here to sign up (and since this is the first time Laura's offering this course, she's giving a deep discount for the founding members! Use the code "member" for 50% off).
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Here is the replay of Day 3 of the Thrive in Five Challenge - five days to feel better, mama. Today's call was all about how to put together a healthy meal - the essential components, how much to aim for, and how to make it all happen in your busy life.
And introducing The Healthy Mama - a 6-week online program. Six weeks to having more energy, better focus, and more confidence in your food choices, to having the ability to fully enjoy your time as a mom because you feel freaking fantastic. This is where you learn how to get there so you can thrive in motherhood. Click here to sign up (and since this is the first time Laura's offering this course, she's offering a deep discount for the founding members! Use the code "member" for 50% off)
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Laura's Instagram: @lauraannlima
The Thrive in Five Challenge is here! Listen in on the live Zoom call from Day 1. It's not too late to join the FREE challenge so you get the link to the Zoom room (plus the private FB group that goes along with it). Join here: www.newmamanation.com/challenge
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The Thrive in Five Challenge is here! Listen in on the live Zoom call from Day 1. It's not too late to join the FREE challenge so you get the link to the Zoom room (plus the private FB group that goes along with it). Join here: www.newmamanation.com/challenge
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Everyone wakes up feeling blah sometimes, including Laura. The last time she felt this way, she made a list of the things she did throughout the day, things that helped her snap out of it and start to feel better. In this episode, she shares what those things are, so listen in because if you want to feel better, the choice is ultimately yours.
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Thrive in Five Challenge (starts Monday August 28th!): www.newmamanation.com/challenge
Laura is giving you all the deets on the upcoming Thrive in Five Challenge that she’s running starting on August 28th. Kicking your cravings, managing your mindset, figuring out the foods, and mastering your motivation are all topics that she’ll be diving into during this FREE challenge. Listen to this episode to find out more and if you’re IN, sign up here: www.newmamanation.com/challenge.
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Laura recorded this episode while in workout clothes that she put on about 14 hours prior... and still had yet to do the workout. Some days are just like that, and she takes you through how she feels on days like this, and also what she might do (or not do) about it.
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New Mama Energy Guide: Click here
FREE 5-day "Thrive in Five" Challenge: www.newmamanation.com/challenge
Kick your cravings. Manage your mindset. Figure out the foods. Master your motivation. Five days to help you get where you deserve to be, mama... thriving in motherhood. Click that link above to sign up. Can't wait to see you there.
When you feel irritable, stressed, and overwhelmed, what foods do you reach for? Likely not the best ones for your body, the ones that will actually give you nutrients, balance your blood sugar, and truly satisfy you. That's why it's so important to be in the right mindset throughout the day... and guess what? You get to choose your own mood! YOU have that power. In this episode, Laura reminds you of this awesome choice that you have and explains how you can tap into it anytime, no matter what you're doing.
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Laura sits down with Erika Matkovich, AKA The Maternal Sidekick, to talk about what she offers as both a labour & birth plus postpartum doula, as well as a photographer. (Hint: She specializes in being a fly on the wall at "normal" everyday events, capturing moments so you can just enjoy yourself and not worry about stopping to take pictures.) They also chat about Erika's experience with being a surrogate* two times (with a third one possibly in the works). AND, they talk about being the CEOs of their own businesses and how they balance that with being a mom of 3 kids each.
*The information given on surrogacy is purely in Erika's experience and doesn't necessarily represent what each person's individual experience will be.
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Laura talks about supplements and why they’re so darn important and, if you’re in Canada, why they are at risk and what that means for you.
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Laura and her family are going on their first overnight trip ever as a fam of 5! There is SO much planning, prepping, and packing that goes into an overnight stay of any kind, especially with a younger babe like Ben, who just turned 1. Laura is giving you a rundown of her packing list and the things running through her mind as she prepares.
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Thinking about giving up sugar? Laura tells you why she decided to give it up for good, and how she feels now because of it. (Hint: It's amazing!)
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You might think that the biggest lesson Laura has learned from motherhood has something to do with how to care for her children, how to meet their needs, how to take care of them. But no, that's not it at all. In this episode, Laura talks about what is the biggest lesson she's learned from motherhood, and why she wants to shout it from the rooftops to other mamas.
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Laura is making the bold statement that getting healthy now is your only choice, and she is truly confident in that statement. And in this episode, she’s giving you the reasons why.
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Ben just turned 1! And Laura is sharing some things she loved from his first year, and also some things she would do differently. She gets into what she's going to change up for the next year, all in the name of bettering herself so she can better enjoy motherhood... and life in general.
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Pink eye, cold sores and stuffed noses... what do all of these have in common? They're all signs of a weakened immune system, which points to someone who isn't taking proper care of herself. Laura is currently experiencing all 3 of these symptoms (well, the cold sore was a few weeks ago), so she's breaking down why she believes she's been affected and more importantly, what she's doing about it.
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Bloating doesn't have to be something you just have to learn to live with. Find out what foods could be a trigger and how the heck to reduce bloating... or prevent it altogether!
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It's not about counting calories or restricting food... but instead about giving our bodies the nutrients they need. Less restriction, more nutrition. Laura is breaking down both why to eat more and why NOT to eat less, and she gives you some practical ways to do it.
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Ahhh, allergy season. All that sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose… no, thank you. And combine those symptoms with the fact that we don’t often know what we can safely take or do during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and you have basically an allergy disaster. Yuck.
Enter today’s conversation. In this episode, Dr. Owen Wiseman is back, and this time he and Laura are discussing allergies. They talk about natural and effective ways you can reduce your allergy symptoms, and even ways you can prevent them altogether. They also talk about stress and lack of sleep and how those can affect our immune system. And Dr. Owen tells us about some supplements that are safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding to reduce those pesky allergy symptoms.
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Did you know that you can only be in fat burning mode or fat storing mode at any one time? You cannot be in both modes at once, and the way to be in fat burning mode more often is to reduce your insulin. Listen in to find out how.
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Laura interviews Dr. Mohammed Hassan-Ali, better known by many of his patients (who happen to be little kids!), as Dr. Mo. They chatted all about eczema in kids (but really, it could apply to anybody). They got into why eczema is so common, potential causes of it and foods that might trigger it, as well as the connection between eczema and gut health. Dr. Mo even gives us tips that we can use at home on our kids, and he talks about supplements and nutrition as well. Very insightful and definitely worth a listen.
Laura sits down with Erin Clark, a sleep consultant and owner of Tiny Dreams Sleep Consulting, and they talked about the stigma around sleep training. Because it’s such a huge topic, isn’t it? A question that so many of us ask ourselves, should I sleep train? Should I not sleep train? And there are so many unknowns and really, so many myths around it, so in this episode, Erin helped to clear those up. She also explained when to start a sleep routine with your baby and what that entails, she went over different methods of sleep training, and she let us in on what it’s like to work with a sleep consultant.
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As a former self-proclaimed sugarholic, Laura breaks down what might be happening in your mind and body during a sugar craving, and also what to do about it.
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Laura sits down with Naturopathic Doctor Erica Behr and they talk all things postpartum, including symptoms you might experience after birth (both physical and mental), foods to focus on in the postpartum period, and some important supplements that can help during this hugely important time. Dr. Erica also suggests some blood tests that can be really helpful to dive deeper into any underlying health conditions and really just allow us to fully nourish our bodies after having our babies.
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Hear the behind-the-scenes of a typical day in Laura's life and find out 3 tips she uses to balance her day with 3 kids.
After noticing a rash on her 4-month-old son's face that wasn't going away, and in fact appeared to be getting worse, Laura decided to do a trial of eliminating dairy. In this episode, she shares the results of this (after only 8 days), as well as how she herself feels without this food group she's eaten for her entire life.
Ugh, that cough that won't go away!! We've all experienced it to some degree in our household if we have kids. This year it just seems to be longer lasting than usual. It doesn't have to mean that YOU have to get sick though, mama. Because isn't that just the WORST thing ever... being sick but still having to take care of our kids?! Listen in as Laura tells you how you can keep your immune system strong.
Yeah, yeah, you've heard it before. Plan your meals, blah blah blah. Right? Wrong! Well, maybe you HAVE heard it before but Laura wants you to hear it again because she believes it is THAT important. Listen to find out 3 ways that meal planning can help you during your week, as well as an easy way to make it happen.
We're told to graze throughout the day to keep our blood sugar steady, right? So then why do many of us lack energy, have poor digestion, and find it hard to lose weight... even though we're doing what we're told? Listen in as Laura explains why she believes that the key actually lies in NOT snacking for all of the above.
Listen in as Laura tells you her very favourite component of food, why you should have more of it, and how to incorporate it into your meals.
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Laura explains a very important aspect not just of weight loss, but a healthy body, period... one that has lots of energy, steady moods, and a clear mind.
Learn the backstory of why Laura decided to become a nutritionist as well as how she did it.
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Laura reveals some (37, in fact!) of her favourite health tips... the ones she teaches about, often recommends, and lives by. This is in celebration of her 37th birthday, on which she will most definitely be having cake (as she explains in tip #17).
Find out one of the best ways to prevent unnecessary stress and overwhelm in your life: planning out your meals at the beginning of your week. Yes... it has that much of an effect! Get the breakdown and the how-to.
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Laura tells you why she believes so highly in the value of planning out your meals for the week, especially for the busy mom. She gives you some helpful tips for creating your meal plan, and she shares a typical one that you'd find at her house.
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Laura is revealing the 3 things she believes you should (ideally) never eat. She also suggests a healthier alternative for each one.
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Laura gives you her top 10 items that can help you have a healthier kitchen. This list is in no particular order and consists of foods in all different categories... listen in now!
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Laura chats with Naturopath Dr. Owen Wiseman about increasing energy, supporting the body through stress, and increasing immunity, all with the help of Bio-Strath, an awesome whole body supplement. Tune in to find out what it is and how it could help you!
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Laura’s sharing all the deets of her third babe (and first son!)’s birth story, from contractions to pushing to getting stitches. Tune in to hear it all!
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The reality is, we gotta cook, and we've got kids in the house. Laura gives you the inside scoop on how that goes down in her house, and gives real life tips on how to make it happen without unnecessary stress.
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Laura talks not only about what she's packing in her hospital bag for her upcoming birth, but also what she believes to be THE most important aspect... her mental game.
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Why does Laura believe that now, as a new (or newish) mama, is THE most important time in your life to have top notch health? Tune in to today's episode to find out!
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Yep... it happened. Laura shares her symptoms, how she felt emotionally, and what she did, including the supplements she took.
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A former night hawk-turned-early bird, Laura is sharing how getting up earlier has literally transformed her life (no joke), by transforming her day.
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Laura is talking about how to include treats in a healthy lifestyle… or rather, how to indulge without overindulging. And since this is Valentine’s Day-slash-Galentine’s Day today - it seems to be the perfect day to dig in to this topic.
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It would be a disservice for Laura to simply say “I’m so excited!” about having a third baby without being honest about alllll the other feelings that go with it, so listen in to hear the real and raw truths (and also, the excitement).
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Laura is giving you some of the best breakfast ideas for the new mom. And when she says “new mom”, she actually means mamas who've just had a baby (whether it’s their first or fifth), all the way up to when the kids go to school. Those are the moms that she works with… she calls them new and newISH mamas. Listen in to get some great breakfast ideas.
If you hear the term "postpartum doula" and you’re like, huh? The what? Then you’re in the same boat as Laura was, and she can’t wait to open your eyes to this fantastic service that is available to mamas, whether this is your first - or fifth - child. SHOW NOTES: www.newmamanation.com/17
Get ready to talk childbirth! And specifically, the age-old question: to have the epidural or not to have the epidural. Laura is giving you her personal experiences with having had an epidural with her first, and choosing not to with her second. She can’t wait to give you all the deets!
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All those wakeups, all those feeding sessions. Laura is talking about the snacks that should be on your nightstand during those newborn nights to keep YOU, mama, fed and happy.
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How do I keep my firstborn feeling special and important when I'll be spending so much time with my newborn? And how the heck do I do it logistically? Laura is diving in to all of this and is also going to, randomly, talk about the nipple shield, because it’s been something that's helped her tremendously in her breastfeeding journey.
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Just like how people like to review their year in terms of what they got accomplished and what they hope to get done next year, Laura wants you to do the same thing with your food. Listen in to find out how to review your 2021 food intake, and how to make a plan for 2022.
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Laura is going to talk to you about one of the most important things behind healthy eating, if not THE most important thing. It is all about our mindset. Oh yes, our mind has SO much to do with our eating. In fact, it has so much to do with literally everything we do. If we expect to make a change in our lives, or in our health, or in our eating habits, we need to work on our mindset first before we do anything else.
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Since we are smack in the middle of baking season, Laura is giving you some healthier alternative ingredients you can use. And these alternatives are ones you can use all year round, not just during the holiday season. And honestly, once you try them out and see that your recipe actually still tastes great, oftentimes the exact same, she thinks you’ll be sold on using these better alternatives. Give it a listen now.
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Laura talks about the overindulgence that seems to happen this time of year during the holiday season, and how we can avoid this overindulgence. This is the “how-not-to” guide to holiday overindulgence... tune in now!
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The holidays are a time when we’re focused so much on the external - the gifts, the house decorating, the get togethers - that we forget about our own health. About feeding our bodies healthy foods and getting proper rest and just taking time for ourselves. Listen in as Laura talks about how to stay healthy amidst all of this fun, sometimes stressful, excitement.
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Laura is talking all about the dreaded junk food rut and how the heck to get out of it if you find yourself in one.
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Laura is giving you her list of 5 non-typical things to do before baby arrives. You’ve heard tons of suggestions about how to prepare for baby, in your house, in your life, in your body… but she wants to veer from those lists today. She wants to remind you of what she thinks are some of the most important things that we forget, or don’t think of... things that we have to do before baby gets here. Tune in now.
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Today Laura is talking about mom comparison - that is, comparing ourselves to other moms in a couple different sneaky and not-so-sneaky ways. She feels like if you’re listening to this right now, it’s because you need to hear it, so stick around, mama.
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Laura is diving in to a topic she doesn't feel is talked about enough: What foods new moms should be focusing on. There are certain nutrients that are depleted during pregnancy AND that are super important during breastfeeding. And even if you’re not breastfeeding, these nutrients are SO essential to help your body recover and replenish. And in Laura's opinion, these nutrients, and the foods that contain them, just aren’t emphasized enough.
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You might have read the title of this podcast episode and been like, yeah girl! and gotten excited because you feel like sticking with healthy eating might now be doable for you. Or, you might’ve read it and thought, girl, you are nuts.
Whichever camp you’re in, Laura is about to tell you why she believes a healthy diet should include treats. Yes, that includes cookies, muffins, and even birthday cake. You won’t want to miss this one.
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Laura is talking about calories and why, in her opinion, counting them isn't the answer. It isn't the answer to the question, what is the best way of eating for amazing health? Laura firmly believes that calorie counting just won't get people there because it's not allowing them to focus on the right thing. Take a listen now.
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In this episode, Laura will be diving in to 5 common nutrition mistakes that she sees people making or believing so often. She's going to give you a little background on each one, and also give you recommendations of what to do instead. You won't want to miss this one. Tune in now!
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In this episode, Laura will be diving in to three things you can do today, like right now, to improve your health and therefore feel SO much better. She will also be giving you her number one tip for stopping evening snacking (come on, you know we all do it). And she'll be sharing her all time favourite piece of advice that she gives to her clients. Listen in now!
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