This is the finale of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about how she processed her birth experience knowing that she wanted an unmedicated birth, and how limiting what she read to natural births at a farm made it harder to accept her circumstances. Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram. …

This is the second episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about when she found out her baby was breech, everything she tried to turn the baby, including her experience with having an External Version. Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram. Find Michelle on her website or on Instagra…

This is the first episode of our mini series with Anne Marie on her pregnancy and birth with her daughter. We talk about her experience with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), which is extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. This is a medical condition and not the same as typical morning sickness. Find Anne Marie on her website or on Instagram. Fin…

Michelle talks to Kim Perez about weight loss in the postpartum. We talk about both losing too much weight and having trouble losing weight after having a baby. Kim goes deep into what is happen hormonally immediately after having a baby as well as some of the changes that happen around the time baby starts solids if mom is breastfeeding. She talks…

This week Michelle talks to Megan Garcia, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and expert in baby nutrition. In this episode we talked about placenta consumption postpartum. She speaks to the properties of the placenta from a TCM perspective, and expresses concerns with how the hormones in the placenta can interfere with hormones ne…

Catching up with Marissa about how things have changed over the last year, since having my daughter. I also give some updates about the future plan for this podcast. Michelle's Website @michelletagge.nutrition Email: nourishedandnurturing@gmail.com

This week Michelle talks to Lindsay Mumma, Chiropractor and prenatal and postpartum fitness educator. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge on recovery after having a baby and how rest and slow rehabilitation set you up for a better recovery. We talk about what the early days postpartum should look like - what does the 2 weeks in bed and 2 week…

Michelle talks to Alyssa Miller of Mama and Me RD about establishing healthy eating habits for toddlers. She goes through a method where parents make the decision about what to serve and when, but give the kids the autonomy to decide which foods to eat and how much of them. She talks about when picky eating generally starts and what we can do. We g…

Michelle talks to Victoria Richards about the endocrine system - which includes all of our female hormones. We talk about xenoestrogens, substances that imatate estrogen in the body, and how they can disrupt normal hormone balance in the body. We also go through how they can effect your cycle and your fertility. Then we talk about where you can fin…

This is a quick overview of Michelle's experience seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist 5 months postpartum for incontinence. This is a conversation with Dr. Mel Thompson. For a detailed overview of the Pelvic Floor and issues you may have, see Episode 17 with Dr. Brittany Haidet.

Michelle talks to Kim Perez about recovering from childbirth with the plan to prepare for another baby. We talk about how pregnancy, labor & delivery, and breastfeeding can leave you depleted, and what you can do to make sure your body is ready to carry another child. Rebuilding nutrient stores and regaining mental health are so important for both …

Michelle and Hillary talk to Megan McMillin all about what mom can and should be eating while breastfeeding. We talk about myths around what foods could cause gas in babies. She explains how eliminating dairy from mom's diet is over prescribed and what you actually need to look for when determining if baby has a food intolerance. We talk about the …

Michelle talks to Joe and Serenity about all things feeding babies and toddlers. We talk generally about how what you eat growing up sets you up for a lifetime of health. We talk about the importance of DHA and Iron, and how to get enough in your diet. We talk about how you can make your own purees to introduce babies to more nutrients available fr…

Michelle talks to Tori about diet culture and how weight loss goals can compromise your health in some cases. We talk about what body positivity means for us - it doesn't mean we never have negative thoughts about our body, but really, it doesn't have to be something we obsess over either. We also go through a lot of myths about losing weight and h…

Michelle and Marissa talk about their decisions to take on part-time jobs. We go into how we have navigated these big decisions with our partners and how decided to make these decisions that we think will make us more present in our lives. We also go into how we balance work with family life and how setting boundaries around work at home can be hel…

Michelle and Hillary answer a listener question about what to buy to stock your pantry with healthy foods. We specifically discuss stocking your pantry for the postpartum period and stocking for toddler food. We also talk about how we have approached packing foods for kids at daycare or school. We talk how to navigate making your wishes known with …

Michelle talks with Nina-Marie about all things breastfeeding. We talk about increasing milk supply, and how to determine if your supply is low. We talk about schedules and when baby should be expected to sleep through the night. She talks through what to expect in the early weeks, how to determine if baby has a good latch and what to do if breastf…

Michelle talks with Nicole around a variety of concerns around alcohol consumption and common wine additives. Spoiler: most people can make alcohol a part of your healthy lifestyle without having to save it for a cheat day, but there are some modifications you need to make to your routine. We talk about additives in conventional wines like sugar, s…

Michelle and Hillary talk about their decisions to leave Corporate America and to go down to part-time hours. We talk about how we strive to align our time with what we value most. Everyone's version of balance will look difference. Where to find Hillary: Hillary's Website @purposefulplatenutrition Where to find Michelle: @michelletagge_ntp E-mail:…

This week Michelle and Hillary talk to Anna about fitness in the postpartum period. We talk about how to move during pregnancy for strength and preparing for labor. We cover how pelvic floor strength is core to adding in movement postpartum, and how it is best to take time to rest after having a baby. Anna talks about what movements are best to sta…

This week Michelle talks to Stacy DiGregorio about Mindfulness Meditation. We talk about what is mindfulness and how the different types of meditation can contribute to mindfulness. We discuss how you can get started as a beginner. We talk about neuro-plasticity and the benefits of regular meditation for stress levels and for performance. We also t…

This week Michelle talks to Sarah Grantham, a registered nurse working in labor and delivery and assisting with home births. We talk about what choices you may have during labor that might not be presented as a choice. We talk about informed consent and feeling comfortable with your providers. We also talk about some of the benefits and cons of cho…

This week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to determine how much sun is safe and how sun exposure can support your health and Vitamin D levels. We talk about how to handle symptoms of low blood sugar like light-headedness. We also discuss what this means in terms of either healing the imbalance or how it could progr…

This week Michelle talks to Kristin Dovbniak about Intuitive Eating. We talk about tuning into what your body needs rather than tuning out and not paying attention to how foods may be affecting you. We also discuss body image, loving food, dieting and restriction. She walks us through how our plate might look after we make this switch and how you m…

This week Marissa and Michelle answer listener questions. We talk about how to get yourself back on track after letting nutrition or exercise slip for several months. We talk through how you might need to refuel after a workout, when you can workout fasted and the window for eating carbohydrates after a workout without spiking blood sugar. And we a…

This week Michelle and Hillary do an episode in their postpartum series with Shruti of Freshly Moms. We talk all about postpartum care from a nutritional as well as a cultural perspective. Shruti talks through what foods to include, but also how to prepare them. We also talk about how nutrition postpartum can go hand in hand with feeling empowered …

Michelle talks to Meg Reburn, registered midwife and wellness coach, all about fertility and pregnancy. We talk about how nutrient needs for fertility and how your needs change throughout pregnancy. Meg goes into what blood tests and supplements are recommended during and before getting pregnant. We also talk about other common pregnancy ailments -…

This week Michelle talks to Eliza Parker of Conscious Baby. She talks about babies and sleep and how to go about approaching establishing a schedule with a young baby. We talk about crying in arms and Aware Parenting and how this fits in with eat, play, sleep cycles. We also cover questions about babies sleeping on you versus in their crib, breastf…

This week Marissa and Michelle catch up on life, business and Michelle's family adjusting to having a new baby. We also answer nutrition and lifestyle questions from our listeners. We talk about what 1 change we would recommend for health, how to promote good gut health without having to eliminate foods, how to get enough calcium if you don't toler…

Michelle talks with Meg Langston, FNTP, about healthy cycles and fertility awareness. She explains the different phases of the menstrual cycle and what a healthy cycle should look like. We talk about what hormonal levels look like in each phase and what activities might be ideal during that time. We also discuss some common issues women may experie…

Marissa talks to Michelle and Hillary about postpartum nutrition. We discuss the key components to postpartum recovery including establishing a good milk supply, supporting emotional health, blood sugar balance and tissue repair. This time of an increased need for good nutrition and self-care comes at a time when you are getting little sleep and ho…

Michelle talks with Kelsie Campbell, FNTP about gut health. We discuss how the 2 key components to a healthy gut are having integrity in the lining of the gut and balancing the microbiome. We discuss how digestion plays into gut health, and how to make quick improvements to your digestion. We also go through identifying food intolerances and the ma…

Marissa and Michelle talk about working with new therapists and how they have learned to regularly check in on their mental health during COVID and the postpartum period. These periodic checks can be applied at any time whether it's the middle of winter, after a breakup or you're just feeling a little down. We cover how digestion, balance of gut ba…

This week, Marissa talks with Victoria Richards, FNTP all about periods, healthy cycles, and how to support your body coming off of birth control. They discuss some of the side effects of birth control, and what you might want to consider if you are looking to get pregnant in the future. Where to find Victoria: Victoria's website @restoring_roots W…

This week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Laura Bruner about the postpartum period. Laura talks about her experience postpartum and how important it was to have community and support during this time. Michelle share's some about her experience being 3 weeks postpartum with baby #2 during the COVID quarantine. We talk about self-care and how you can s…

This week, Michelle and Marissa talk to Jess Gaertner about the Enneagram. Jess talks about what the Enneagram is, how you can use it to find your best version of yourself and how it can increase your empathy for others. The Enneagram is a personality test that is puts you into one of 9 types, but has many layers with wings and sub-types. This epis…

In this episode, Michelle talks to Jenna, owner/operator of Three Rivers Farm & Retreat. She and her husband raise animals and grow vegetables on their farm in TN. We discuss how you can open up conversations with your farmers about the food you are eating. [15:15] - Decisions around starting a farm [20:30] - Buzz words on food packaging [23:40] - …

Michelle shares her birth story with her new baby girl.

In this episode, Michelle talks to Gia Norini, a licensed chiropractor and birth doula (Michelle's doula for both births). She is trained in Webster's technique, which can help with alignment of the baby during birth. We discuss what happens to your pelvis during pregnancy and when a woman may need an evaluation or an adjustment. We talk about thin…

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa catch up and answer some questions. Michelle talks about having a difficult time emotionally at the end of pregnancy with hormonal changes and not sleeping well. We also talk about some realizations we had during the postpartum period when we first became moms and how Michelle decided she was comfortable…

This week Michelle talks to Candace Dorsey of From the Roots blog about how to get started on eating real food. Her blog is filled with beautiful and simple recipes to get started cooking healthy meals at home. We talk about what it means to get to a point where you can eat intuitively. We also talk about how you can make simple swaps with snack it…

This week, Marissa and Michelle catch up a bit on the recent changes and updates in both of their lives! They also chat about ways they are helping their kids maintain a positive relationship with food, not making foods "bad", and their mindset on navigating social events when food options are out of our control. They also talk about kid meal times…

This week, Marissa talks with Marissa Yee, FNTP of Fuel My Balance about all of the feelings that encompass motherhood. Marissa Y. courageously shares her feelings upon finding out she was pregnant and the importance of doing healing inner work, especially as a new parent. The Marissa's also talk about perspective shifts throughout the parenthood j…

This week, Marissa chats with Amy Flashenberg-Laskowski, FNTP of Wilder Nutrition all about food sensitivities and gut health! Amy is an expert in this area and gives us the scoop on how your body reacts to food sensitivities, some tips on what to do if food sensitivities are suspected, and whether or not you'll be able to eat foods that you love a…

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa get unexpectedly deep about the choices they have made in regards to working and raising their boys. Marissa has been at home full-time for most of her son's life, and talks about how it changed her identity and how it has changed as he is getting older. Michelle talks about how being away from her son s…

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa give updates on what has been going on. Michelle talks about the 3rd trimester - blood-work, blood sugar and weight gain. She talks about how to supplement for deficiencies in pregnancy and dietary modifications for the 3rd trimester. Marissa talks about transitioning her 2 year old into a bed, and her u…

In this week's episode, Michelle and Marissa talk about solid foods for babies 6-12 months. We start with how we handled an introduction schedule and which foods we emphasized at different ages. We talk about nutrient needs of babies and which foods contain them as well as a discussion of how babies process plant vs animal foods. We talk about some…

In this week's episode, Michelle talks to Brittany Haidet of She Blooms Physical Therapy. We discuss everything pelvic floor from what it is to how to address any dysfunction you may have. [3:00] - What is the pelvic floor & how is it impacted by pregnancy [11:20] - Exercise during pregnancy & exercise for the pelvic floor [36:02] - Postpartum fitn…

Michelle shares her birth story with Connor. Links: Michelle's Beautycounter link Marissa's Beautycounter link Get 15% off your first order at myserenitykids.com with our code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING Get 10% off your order at Paleovalley with code: NOURISHEDANDNURTURING10 Get 15% off your order at Primally Pure Where to find us: Marissa - @confident…

In this week's episode, Marissa and Michelle talk about the process of detoxification in depth. We go through how to assess if your body is ready for a detox protocol, what organ systems are involved in detoxification, what types of protocols work for different symptoms, and how detoxing plays into fat loss. We also go into what we do for setting N…