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The Wellness For The Win Podcast is hosted by Shanna Hutcheson, a Registered Dietitian and mama who is passionate about helping women improve their well-being without fad diets or obsessing over the scale. We will talk about all things health and wellness (including diet & nutrition from a non-diet, intuitive eating lens), finding balance in motherhood, relationships, female entrepreneurship and so much more. Tune in to hear vulnerable, relatable and interesting conversations with Shanna and ...
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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 e…
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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 diab…
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Please enjoy this random, unplanned and all over the place solo episode // also featuring my special guest, mister Rhett. ; ) Affiliate Links I Mentioned: Outdoor swing Water table Water pump for water table Toddler boy's sweat shorts Burt's Bees Baby Powder If you have any segment ideas or requests, shoot me a DM on IG! Please screenshot & share t…
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Heather Lasco is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in working with individuals with eating disorders. In this episode we dive into all things disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, recovery, supporting a loved one who is struggling, and so much more. What we covered: What are the eating disorders and how are they diagnosed What …
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Hello! Today is a random solo episode that is all over the place, per usual. Here's what you can expect: random Q&A / would you rather recent amazon purchases summer bucket list how I grew on Instagram a little rant about IG & comparison mom tips & inspiration recent books i've loved and recommend future podcast guests coming soon three year old di…
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For anyone interested in learning about using REAL FOOD for tube feeding, you have to listen to this conversation! My friend and fellow dietitian, Hilarie Geurink is here to share alllll of her knowledge on this area and I know you will leave with so many amazing takeaways. She knows her stuff, but she is also so compassionate and recognizes this i…
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Hiiiii friends! Enjoy this spontaneous solo episode -- going over 2024 Ins & Outs, goals for the year, random Q&A and life updates. : ) Affiliate Codes: Use code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on @expectingandempowered pregnancy & postpartum workout app! https://expectingandempowered.com Shop my Amazon favorites at: amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewin Sho…
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Enjoy this very random and impromptu episode! You can find links on my Amazon storefront at amazon.com/shop/wellnessforthewin (affiliate) and follow me on LTK app at @wellnessforthewin ! XO Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips! JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure t…
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Today we have Sarah of Kansas City Mom Collective on the podcast to tell us allll the best recs around KC to check out with your family and little ones! WHAT WE DISCUSSED: Kid-friendly places to eat / bars Summertime activities / places to get memberships Best parks to visit in the KC area Events and meet-ups for local mamas Options closer to north…
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Today we have Kelly of The Car Mom on the podcast! I loved this conversation and know you guys will, too. Tune in to hear: How Kelly got started with The Car Mom How women can feel empowered to confidently buy a car themselves Buying used vs. new vehicles - what to consider What to think about before buying a car & most important features for famil…
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Another solo episode with random updates, things I'm loving (shows, random purchases, etc.) and me rambling lol. Enjoy! Affiliate links: Expecting & Empowered (loved workouts during pregnancy; lots of C-section recovery tips) - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save -- expectingandempowered.com Full Well Prenatal - still taking the prenatals and fish oils …
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Levi is officially 5 weeks old and HOME from the NICU. I'm sharing a little update on how we are doing now and just reflecting over the past 5 weeks. TRIGGER WARNING - I do talk briefly about the fact that our birth was traumatic, which you all know, but if you feel that would be triggering for you because you are currently pregnant or had a recent…
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Do you live in Kansas City or have it on your list to visit? Today my friend Amanda of @nomastayinkc and I are giving a longggg list of recommendations you must try if you're in need of some new things to do, or reminders of things you haven't done in a while! What we covered: Best places to eat for date night / girl's night / happy hour Touristy t…
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For this episode I sat down with Katie Ferraro MPH, RDN, CDCES to talk alllll about starting solids with your baby using a baby led weaning approach! She is so knowledgeable in this area and it was a super helpful and informative conversation. What we covered: What exactly is BLW? What’s the difference between BLW and traditional spoon feeding? Can…
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This episode is a continuation of last week's conversation with Lauren Twigge, RD. She has a background in Animal Science and personal experience with farming, and she is sharing so much knowledge with us in this episode! We address so many hot & controversial topics, including: Hormones in dairy / meat products Things you might see on labels “rBST…
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This episode with Registered Dietitian Lauren Twigge is PACKED with all of your burning questions about dairy nutrition, the farming industry, the safety & nutritional value of our foods and so much more. What we covered in part 1: Organic vs. conventional – is organic better for us? Antibiotic usage in animals Pesticides in organic vs. conventiona…
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This is a random second pregnancy brain dump -- recapping third trimester, symptoms, random thoughts, recommendations and more! What I covered: Symptoms throughout pregnancy & third trimester How I’m feeling emotionally with baby 2 on the way Products I’m loving during pregnancy - skincare, hair care, supplements, etc. Pregnancy and postpartum work…
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In today's episode, Amy Kiefer of Expecting and Empowered comes on to discuss tips for exercising safely during pregnancy and how to get back into it postpartum. We also dive into tips on labor and delivery and how to have an empowered birth. What we covered: Benefits of exercise during pregnancy Risks that are reduced by staying active during preg…
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I sat down with Casey and Meygan of Marriage365 to address all of your marriage and relationship questions. This was packed with great tips for couples, especially things to practice after having kids! What we covered: How to prioritize your marriage after kids The power of scheduling time for each other Should we be scheduling sex? Pros & cons How…
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For today’s episode we have Dr. Kate Hartman of Shawnee Mission Pediatrics on to talk about allll kinds of things for mamas expecting their first, second or even third child. This is PACKED with amazing information! What we covered: When to establish a pediatrician during pregnancy and what to look for How to help our toddlers with the transition t…
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Today is a solo episode addressing some FAQs I've gotten, including the following: How did we know we were ready to have kids (the first time around)? How did we know when we were ready to try for a second? Why have we decided to stop at two kids? I want to point out that these are super personal decisions, and it's so important for YOU to feel rea…
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Warning: don't listen to this one around your kids, haha! I sat down with my BFFs of 15+ years for this one and we had lots of good laughs, but also got a little bit deep, too. I hope you find this one as entertaining as we did! What we covered: How we all know each other How we continue to prioritize our friendship 15 years later How have our frie…
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Meg Johnson is a 26-year-old with hearing loss, and in this episode, she talks about her experience growing up as someone who is differently abled, language we can use around those who have different abilities than us and how to support these individuals better, and more. What we covered: Hearing loss spectrum What Meg's diagnosis looked like and w…
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This episode is a continuation of last week's episode on all things breastfeeding, pumping and more. Here are some of the topics we dive into during this conversation: What is a “normal” amount to pump during a session How many minutes should we pump each time Baby sleep - when should babies be sleeping through the night Should we pump if they slee…
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I sat down with IBCLC Summer Friedmann of Done Naturally to dive into ALL your questions regarding breastfeeding, pumping, weaning and more! This is a 2-part episode because there was so much interest in this topic, so stay tuned for part 2! What we cover in part 1: How to set yourself up for success for breastfeeding during pregnancy What is colos…
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the things you see on social media these days when it comes to food, health and even beauty standards? It can be A LOT to keep up with. I want to help you realize that this can all be really simple -- if we let it be. Let's have an honest conversation about how to actually improve your health and happiness long-te…
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I sat down with Amy Reinecke to discuss all things body image and healing your relationship with food and your body, as well as learning to care for your body on a daily basis, even when it doesn't look or feel exactly how you want it to. What we covered: Amy shares her story and past struggles with body image, binge eating / disordered eating and …
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In honor of Valentine's Day this week, I brought my husband Ethan on to have a fun, not-so-serious chat with me! What we covered: Lots of funny trivia questions, would you rather, and Mr. and Mrs. questions How and when Ethan proposed We both share some shameful confessions -- please don't judge us for our actions under the age of 14 LOL Our though…
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I have read several books by co-authors Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings -- you may know them by their combined pen name, Christina Lauren -- and absolutely loved all of them. I was dying to pick their brains and hear about their creative process for writing books since there are two of them. What we covered: How Christina and Lauren each got in…
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Today we are breaking down nutrition labels line by line to hopefully make it easier to understand what you're getting and which foods to opt for more often when you're at the store. Interested in my upcoming nutrition course? Get on the waitlist HERE! Reminder: you do NOT have to be perfect with every food choice you make. This information is mean…
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Feeling unsatisfied with your current job or career path? Is there something you're passionate about or really good at that you could be sharing with the world? Are you ready to pursue a purpose outside of motherhood? If there is even a TEENY TINY part of you that is *curious* about starting (or growing) your own business, this episode is for you. …
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If you are pregnant or postpartum, or even TTC, you will find this episode so helpful! Today we have Dr. Lizzie Kieffer, pelvic floor physical therapist, on the pod to talk alllll things pelvic health and even fertility! What we covered: Pelvic floor considerations for non-pregnant women Weak vs. tight pelvic floor - what’s the difference and what …
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If you are struggling with going on and off of countless diets, have poor body image, or simply want to understand someone else's perspective on this complex topic, you have to listen to this episode. Dani Reilley shares her story of yo-yo dieting, overcoming binge eating disorder, and how she is currently working toward healing her relationship wi…
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Have you set any goals for the new year? Today I am sharing my *intentions* and things I'd like to prioritize a little more and/or accomplish in 2023. I'm excited for a new year, a fresh start and to begin working toward some of these goals! Shoot me a DM to let me know what you're working on this year! Interested in my non-diet nutrition online co…
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How do you feel about your relationship with alcohol? Good? Bad? It's complicated? In today's episode with Jenn of Sober Sis we get INTO IT - I loved this conversation. I personally don't think it has to be all or nothing with alcohol (for most people) but I think this discussion is a really important one to have and to think about. I hope you'll t…
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This is a fairly quick episode that will hopefully provide you with some encouragement and positive mindset shifts as we close out this year and enter 2023. I hope this will support you and help you go into the new year with a healthy outlook on food and exercise and some goals you can focus on to improve your overall well-being. Episodes included …
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Ep. #35: Today we are diving deep into Whole30. If you've been curious about it or are contemplating doing it (again), tune in to hear two Registered Dietitians share their thoughts on the program. What we cover in this episode: How to sift through nutrition misinformation on social media A breakdown of the requirements of the Whole30 diet Which fo…
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ICYMI, we built a house... again! Yes, this is our second build in the past few years, but we hope to stay put for a V LONG TIME, haha. In this episode to go in to WHY we built again, and tons of other FAQs I've gotten since moving into our new build! What I cover in this episode: Why did we decide to build a house vs. buy an older/existing home Wh…
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Feeling exhausted and run down all the time? Guess what - it doesn't have to be that way! You deserve to have energy and mental clarity so you can enjoy your life! Rachel Sandoval, holistic dietitian, provides some tips today to help with just that. What we cover in this episode: Common nutrient imbalances that can have a profound impact on your en…
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The holiday season is among us, and it can be a super fun yet super stressful time for many of us. If you are struggling with family, schedules, boundaries, financial stress and more, we have you covered! What we cover in this episode: Setting boundaries and splitting time between families on holidays Relationships with in-laws Navigating the holid…
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Taking care of your skin is an important part of your health AND it can significantly impact your confidence! I have been on my own journey with my skin and I'm so thankful to have gotten it under control and in a great place, thanks to the help of my esthetician, Rachel. We sat down to answer alllll your burning skincare questions! Things we discu…
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SPOILER ALERT: tune in to hear the gender of baby #2! I'm also sharing my very honest thoughts and feelings on the gender of this baby, in hopes that some others can relate to them. In addition, I'm sharing some of my favorite names of the opposite gender in case anyone is in the market. ; ) Tune into my last episode if you want to hear all the det…
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I can't believe I'm finally saying these words out loud, but Baby Hutch #2 is on the way! We are feeling so blessed and excited and can't wait to welcome this bundle of joy into our family in May 2023. Tune in if you want to get the scoop on when/how we found out, how I've been feeling during the first trimester, doctor's appointments, gender predi…
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In this episode I am breaking down the pros and cons of the 75 Hard program, and the requirements that you have to follow for 75 consecutive days. What we cover: The diet & exercise goals laid out in the program The purpose of the program / what you're supposed to take away Aspects of the program that I like and agree with Aspects of the program I …
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I sat down with Susan Portz, who is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and IVF sister. Susan is passionate about helping women navigate their fertility journey with compassion & without guilt or unnecessary diet restrictions. Susan is incredibly open and vulnerable about her journey with infertility and I think this will …
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Diabetes is incredibly common, so it's important to understand what it is, who is at risk, and how we can support healthy blood sugars, whether we have a diagnosis of diabetes/prediabetes or not! For today's episode I sat down with fellow dietitian (and Certified Diabetes Educator) Kristie Messerli to dive deep into these topics! What we cover: Wha…
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Motherhood can feel lonely sometimes, and it can feel hard to make new friends as an adult. But it doesn't have to! For today's episode, I sat down with Lauren and Megan from The Matrescence to talk about these important topics. WHAT WE COVER: how and WHY you need a strong support system in motherhood tips for putting yourself out there to make new…
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Happy almost Halloween!!! This month's solo episode is Halloween-themed, per your requests. What I cover today: Unpopular opinions: Halloween edition - can't wait to hear your thoughts on these Halloween & October traditions Navigating Halloween candy and sweets around the holidays for your kids and yourself. I hope to help you shift your mindset o…
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The nervous system is FASCINATING to me and today we dive into alllll the things that we can do to support our nervous systems + overall health, and dive into stress, trauma and so much more with mind-body practitioner Andrea Arlotti. What we covered in this episode: Review of fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses Long-term effects of trauma fro…
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Stressed about taxes? Tune into this episode where I sat down with Lisa Thrasher CPA to break down all things taxes - whether you’re a W2 employee and/or business owner, she has tons of tips for you! What we cover in this episode: Do’s and Don’ts regarding taxes Things to consider & check off all year round to be more prepared for tax season The bi…
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