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 wellness
• Discuss 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?

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• Use my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on the Expecting and Empowered workout app: click here to learn more
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• Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
• Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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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 loving
• And 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/wellnessforthewin
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• Ethan's new toothbrush: https://amzn.to/4cfswXt
• Amazon cowboy boots (update: SO cute! True to size!): https://amzn.to/4cz7ti7

EXPECTING 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!

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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 baby
• Do you have to be induced early if you have GDM?
• Best ways to manage blood sugars with OR without gestational DM
  • Diet & 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 eating
• What 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.nutrition
• Support 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 WELLNESSFORTHEWIN
• Tubby 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!

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Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast!