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  • 139: How to Transition Back to Work After Having a Baby | Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton ND

    139: How to Transition Back to Work After Having a Baby | Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton ND
    Nov 19 2025
    Have you ever pumped milk in an airport bathroom while your boss texted you about a meeting?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, a naturopathic doctor, past president of the AANP, speaker, author, and mom of five. She’s lived every version of the working-mom juggle, from returning to work at four weeks postpartum to running national organizations while nursing on red-eye flights.We unpack what “going back to work” really looks like when you’re healing, pumping, leading, and trying not to lose yourself in the process. The sleep deprivation, the daycare colds, the guilt, the wins, and the systems that make it survivable. It’s raw, funny, and painfully real.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[04:44] What going back to work at four weeks postpartum really feels like[09:33] When breastfeeding becomes a mental and physical breaking point[19:37] The reality of pumping and traveling while balancing leadership roles[28:34] Simple ways to prep your baby’s immune system for daycare[42:44] How an au pair can completely change family life and sanity[48:49] The real cost of help versus trying to do it all alone[53:41] Creating your village and finding real mom friendships[58:38] The energetic shift between ambition and motherhood[1:00:17] Why having it all never means doing it all at once[1:04:52] What happens when motherhood and work collideResources Mentioned:All supplements can be found through Fullscript (save 15%)Electric flosser | AmazonLearn more from Dr. Jaclyn on her website. You can also follow her on LinkedIn.Explore gentle, science-based cold & flu wellness tips from Dr. MorganFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h y 25 m
  • 138: Everything You Need to Know About Post-Weaning in 30 Minutes

    138: Everything You Need to Know About Post-Weaning in 30 Minutes
    Nov 12 2025
    Dealing with mastitis? Get Dr.Morgan’s comprehensive Mastitis Manual here, and learn all about how to tell which type of mastitis you have, if you need antibiotics or not, and how to treat it naturally! Why does weaning sometimes feel like puberty all over again?What really happens to your body and mind when breastfeeding ends? From mood swings and night sweats to shifts in libido and energy, the postpartum experience doesn’t stop once your baby’s done nursing. Hormones recalibrate, neurotransmitters change, and sometimes it all hits harder than you expect.In this episode, we get into why some women glide through weaning while others feel like they’ve been knocked sideways, as well as what that “mini puberty” moment actually means for your physiology and emotions. It’s a mix of real talk, biology, and the reassurance you wish you’d heard sooner.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[06:53] Why breastfeeding protects against postpartum depression[09:00] The surprising physical changes after weaning[12:55] The truth about when it’s biologically normal to night wean[15:33] How weaning can feel like puberty and what mood swings really mean[17:06] Why low progesterone after weaning can lead to early miscarriages[18:03] What to know about fertility, ovulation, and contraception while weaning[22:40] How weaning affects your thyroid, adrenals, and overall energyResources Mentioned:Milk Medicine Pregnancy Course | WebsiteRelated Healthy as a Mother Podcast Episodes:All About Weaning: Philosophy, How To, and Factors to Consider | Spotify or AppleBreastfeeding and Trying To Conceive | Spotify or AppleMastitis and Clogged Ducts: What TO Do and What NOT To Do | Spotify or AppleBaby-Led Weaning with Thriving Foundations with Dr. Alyssa | Spotify or AppleFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    29 m
  • #137: Things We Wish We Knew Before IVF About Infertility - With Dr. Leah’s Husband, Mike Gordon

    #137: Things We Wish We Knew Before IVF About Infertility - With Dr. Leah’s Husband, Mike Gordon
    Nov 5 2025
    Join Womanhood Wellness to learn more about all of the things we discuss in this episode.What if the world really was rigged in your favor, even when your fertility journey feels impossible?In this episode, Dr.Leah sits down with her husband, Mike, to unpack their six-year journey through severe male factor infertility that eventually led them to IVF. Mike shares the raw truths and lessons he wishes every man knew before stepping into this process, from the mindset that kept him grounded to the habits and testing that changed everything.They get real about the hardest moments, the difference between fighting and surrendering, and the mindset shift that made the impossible feel bearable. It’s not a how-to guide, it’s a story about meaning, surrender, and what it really takes to stay connected through the storm.Because… sometimes the only way forward is trusting that even this is happening for you.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[04:52] Why viewing life as “rigged in your favor” can shift infertility grief into gratitude[08:03] The critical balance between fighting for answers and surrendering control[09:39] Why avoiding testing keeps men stuck in ego instead of empowered[12:38] How releasing judgment and embracing IVF with excitement changes the experience[14:28] Everyday toxins that quietly damage testosterone and sperm quality[20:28] The truth about EMFs and keeping phones in your pockets[22:32] Which supplements and detox tools actually matter for men’s sperm health[37:22] The difference between ejaculated and immature sperm can determine IVF success[43:47] The important lesson their six-year journey revealed about finding meaning in struggleResources Mentioned:Peter Sage Academy | WebsiteNeeded – Men’s Fertility Line | WebsiteGood Clean Love Lubricants | WebsiteCoconu – Water-Based or Oil-Based Lubricant | WebsiteYes – Organic Lubricant | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    52 m
  • #136: How Breech Birth Exposes Hospital Dysfunction | Dr. Stuart Fischbein MD

    #136: How Breech Birth Exposes Hospital Dysfunction | Dr. Stuart Fischbein MD
    Oct 29 2025
    What if the skills that make breech and twin birth safe have been intentionally erased from modern medicine?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, an OB-GYN and longtime advocate for physiological birth. After nearly three decades in hospitals and over a decade attending home births alongside midwives, he’s become a leading voice in reteaching the lost art of vaginal breech and twin delivery. Together, we dig into how this knowledge disappeared, what replaced it, and why practitioners are no longer taught to trust birth.Dr. Stuart exposes the ripple effects of fear, policy, and profit that shape today’s obstetric system. We look at the flawed studies that reshaped global practice, the quiet politics behind “standard of care,” and the consequences of replacing skill with surgery. There’s a reason breech birth became a lost language, and a growing movement to relearn it.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[03:17] Why the medical system stripped doctors of individuality and decision-making power[12:05] How one flawed study reshaped global birth practices overnight[19:59] Who qualifies for vaginal breech birth[31:33] When “hands off the breech” isn’t enough[36:46] How doctors rationalize ignoring evidence that contradicts hospital policy[40:52] The hidden conflicts of interest behind vaccine and medication recommendations[56:36] Why hospitals prioritize liability and revenue over individualized, physiological care[01:03:41] Rediscovering birth as a human experience[01:08:25] When medicine loses its humanityResources Mentioned:Fearless Pregnancy by Stuart Fischbein, Victoria Clayton, and Joyce Weckl | BookTwin Home Birth by Fischbein, S. | ArticleBreech Birth At Home by Fischbein, S. and Freeze, R. | Article“Home Birth” With An Obstetrician by Fischbein, S. | ArticleTerm Breech Trial (2000) by Hannah, M. et al. | ArticleHealthy as a Mother episode #135 on The Truth About Ultrasounds: Risks & Benefits | Apple or SpotifyBirthing Instincts Podcast | Apple or SpotifyLearn more from Dr. Stuart on his website. You can also follow him on Instagram, Facebook, and X.Find more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h y 20 m
  • #135: The Truth About Ultrasounds: Risks & Benefits

    #135: The Truth About Ultrasounds: Risks & Benefits
    Oct 22 2025

    ​​Want to learn all of Dr. Morgan's expert advice on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum? Get her lessons here!


    Ultrasounds can save babies… and harm them.


    In this episode, we break down the real risks, the imperfect tech, and the benefits so you can choose with nuance. We don’t take an all-or-nothing stance; We look at where this tool helps and where it doesn’t, and name the common pressure tracks people get swept into.


    You’ll hear what makes the first trimester different, why short scans matter, and how an anatomy scan fits. We pull back the curtain on false alarms, anxiety spirals, and the temptation to use a Doppler like a security blanket. Sometimes the smartest move is giving your body what it already needs.


    You’ll Learn:


    [00:00] Introduction

    [06:00] Choosing reassurance without overuse

    [11:00] Early scans: where caution matters

    [16:00] When false results derail a pregnancy

    [20:57] IUGR: balancing risk and timing

    [26:11] The miscarriage myth gets a reality check

    [29:16] What a randomized trial found about child outcomes

    [36:58] Choosing acceptance when you feel out of control

    [40:36] Why the ‘right’ choice looks different for every Mom

    [50:18] What the 20-week anatomy scan is for

    [1:11:00] What a late-pregnancy biophysical profile actually checks

    

    Resources Mentioned:


    Healthy as a Mother podcast episode on The Power of Progesterone: An Essential Fertility Hormone | Apple or Spotify


    Find more from Dr. Leah:


    Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram

    Dr. Leah Gordon | Website

    Womanhood Wellness | Website


    Find more from Dr. Morgan:


    Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram

    Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website


    Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond

    For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER

    Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h y 12 m
  • #134: How to Find the Right Balance in Fertility, Parenting & Beauty Treatments

    #134: How to Find the Right Balance in Fertility, Parenting & Beauty Treatments
    Oct 15 2025

    Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today


    What if chasing health and beauty ends up making us sick, anxious, and disconnected?


    This episode is all about choosing joy instead of fear and questioning the pressure to do everything “right,” from Botox to seed oils. That lens applies to everything, hair dye, kids’ snacks, and even the bread at an Italian restaurant. We need to ask what actually serves our bodies and our stress levels.


    The internet is a great resource, but it has created immense confusion around wellness because for every idea you can easily find an opposition with just as much conviction. We explore that same middle ground in fertility, where IVF might make sense for some while natural approaches fit others. Of course, we always bring it home to motherhood and discuss screens, childcare, and the everyday mess of trying to balance it all without losing ourselves in the extremes.


    You’ll Learn:


    [00:00] Introduction

    [06:09] Where the line blurs between natural beauty choices and Botox

    [09:08] The hidden costs of breast implants and why “safe” options aren’t risk-free

    [10:18] How losing facial expression with Botox may impact kids and human connection

    [22:33] Why obsessing over toxins or food rules can harm more than help

    [26:11] The mindset shift that transforms health choices from fear to joy

    [32:56] Navigating the nuanced spectrum between fertility treatments and natural approaches

    [38:57] How to balance being present with your kids while still holding boundaries

    [41:25] The real struggles of working motherhood and why guilt shows up on both sides

    [51:06] Why extremes create suffering and why most wisdom lives in the middle


    Resources Mentioned:


    Healthy as a Mother podcast episode on How to Handle Sibling Fights with Ralphie Jacobs | Apple or Spotify or YouTube


    Find more from Dr. Leah:


    Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram

    Dr. Leah Gordon | Website

    Womanhood Wellness | Website


    Find more from Dr. Morgan:


    Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram

    Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website


    Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond

    For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER

    Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    55 m
  • #133: Understanding & Fixing The Root Cause of Low Milk Supply | Lynnelle King

    #133: Understanding & Fixing The Root Cause of Low Milk Supply | Lynnelle King
    Oct 8 2025
    Sick while breastfeeding or pregnant? Click here to learn all Dr. Morgan’s top natural and effective remedies to help yourself through colds, flus, allergies, and UTIs! What if the real reason for low milk supply isn’t your body at all?In this episode, we sit down with Lynnelle King, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and craniosacral therapist. She brings decades of experience, a deep background in lactation and tongue and lip ties, and the perspective of a mother of eight who runs a busy clinic helping women succeed at breastfeeding when nothing else has worked.We open up the conversation on low milk supply. From true insufficient glandular tissue to tongue ties and structural issues, we get into the realities behind why breastfeeding can feel impossible. This is a grounded, practical look at the different causes and what mothers often miss when they’re told their bodies “just don’t make enough milk.”Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[13:10] Why true insufficient glandular tissue is rare, and what breast changes signal it[16:40] How using a supplemental nursing system can build more milk-making tissue [17:10] The reality of grief when supply is low and the role of donor milk[18:12] How undiagnosed tongue and lip ties quietly reduce supply[37:41] Why toxic exposures in utero can affect breast development[38:50] Why implants and reductions affect milk supply in completely different ways[56:40] What happens to milk supply when you get pregnant again[1:05:05] The link between stress hormones, oxytocin, and the let-down reflexResources Mentioned:Healthy as a Mother podcast episode on A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties | Apple or SpotifyMastitis Manual by Dr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteImmune Wellness class with Dr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteSNS Tube | AmazonBreath by James Nestor | Book or AudiobookNipple Shield | AmazonNinni Co-Pacifier | Website Use Code MORGM10 for 10% off Learn more from Lynnelle on her website. You can also follow her on Instagram.Find more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h y 34 m
  • #132: Prolactin: The Hormone You Didn't Know You Needed to Check

    #132: Prolactin: The Hormone You Didn't Know You Needed to Check
    Oct 1 2025

    Womanhood Wellness is where functional medicine meets feminine wisdom—guiding you to balance hormones, awaken libido, and prepare for pregnancy with intention. Join today


    What if the hormone blocking your ovulation is the same one draining your desire?


    This episode is all about prolactin… a hormone made by the pituitary gland that plays a key role in breastfeeding. We get into how high prolactin can impact fertility, libido, and even dopamine, and why stress, sleep, exercise, and certain medications push it out of balance. There are natural ways to bring prolactin back into range, from nutrients like B6 and magnesium to lifestyle shifts. This is the hormone no one’s talking about, but everyone should understand.


    You’ll Learn:


    [00:00] Introduction

    [03:52] The surprising role prolactin plays in fertility, libido, and postpartum health

    [06:29] The push-pull between prolactin and dopamine that impacts desire and motivation

    [10:08] Why ADHD symptoms often worsen postpartum when prolactin rises

    [12:33] How high prolactin can block ovulation, your body’s natural “birth control”

    [14:04] How elevated prolactin shortens luteal phases and lowers progesterone

    [15:30] Hidden triggers of prolactin imbalance

    [23:44] The critical lab-testing tip that prevents false high prolactin results

    [26:09] How nutrient deficiencies and marijuana use can silently drive prolactin higher

    [28:09] Symptoms that reveal a prolactin problem

    [35:38] Prolactin’s purposeful role in suppressing sex drive during breastfeeding

    [38:17] How modern lifestyle stressors mimic postpartum and confuse prolactin levels

    [55:20] Natural supports that bring prolactin back in balance


    Find more from Dr. Leah:


    Dr. Leah Gordon | Instagram

    Dr. Leah Gordon | Website

    Dr. Leah Gordon | Website


    Find more from Dr. Morgan:


    Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Instagram

    Dr. Morgan MacDermott | Website


    Use code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at Redmond

    For 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHER

    Save $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h y 6 m