Liz talks her “Family Camp” plans and the sprinter van conversion process; plus answers questions about sun protection from food, birthing locations (and whose opinions matter), and why her 7 year old doesn’t do sleepovers. 

Elizabeth Joy (@esandoz on IG) is a mom, doula, and birth plan advocate who is passionate about birth options, consent, and supporting parents through this extraordinary time with compassion AND an eye for the science around birth options.  Thanks to Arrowhead Mills for sponsoring! Helpful links, discounts, & affiliates: Vibrant Body Company: bras, underwear & tanks Code LIZ15 for 15% off your purchase https://realfoodliz.com/vibrant Email list:  join so you don’t miss any...

Liz talks what helped in her bout with COVID; solutions for the “obliger” husband who wants to work out but needs a structure to make it happen; Liz’s thoughts on drinking and “mommy wine culture;” post-COVID skincare; and raising intuitive eaters! Personal + COVID updates [2:37]Being an Obliger and working out [10:53]Mommy wine culture [18:11]Skin type and routine [29:12]Raising intuitive eaters [37:52]Thanks to Arrowhead Mills for sponsoring!  Helpful links: Menstrual cup quiz:...

Noelle Tarr, internet entrepreneur and founder of CoconutsAndKettlebells.com and the Strong From Home program, stops by to chat parenting, cellulite, body image, and more. 

Is DEET dangerous? Are there alternatives that work well, without the downsides? And do “natural” bug repellents really work? Liz talks how to protect yourself safely this summer, PLUS why you shouldn’t use sunscreen with bug spray. (Yep, it’s true!) 

Parenting is hard. Sometimes, you need a few brilliant parenting coaches from Portland who live on a veggie farm with their families and happen to be identical twins to help you see straight! Hannah and Kelty from Upbringing.co stop by to talk parenting struggles (in particular, Liz’s parenting struggles) and how to “show up and grow up” with your kids.

Stem cell update, AMP workouts/keeping up, homeschool experience, ALF

Liz and Diana Rodgers, friends and former podcast co-hosts, chat about Diana’s work in sustainable agriculture, the Sacred Cow book and documentary, and great characters in American television. 

Abby Epstein, alongside Ricki Lake, is the filmmaker behind The Business Of Birth Control as well as The Business Of Being Born and More Business of Being Born. She’s a fierce advocate for informed consent and for bringing nuance and truth to the cultural conversation around birth control.

 (What IS “clean fabric, anyway?”) Liz talks about her new obsession: the Vibrant Body Company’s safe, clean, underwire-free bras (that still look amazing!) with CEO Ali Schwebel! (Plus: be witness to a blossoming friendship in realtime!) Vibrant has 3 first-layer products: bras, underwear, and soft-like-butter tanks that are made with comfort, health, AND look in mind. If you’ve worn nothing but sports bras for the last 2 years (and maybe even more so if you haven’t!) this episode is for you!

Liz talks myths in the holistic AND conventional space about the sun and sunscreen, clarifies confusion about what sunscreen CAN and CAN’T do, and gives her updated approach to the sun and sun protection. Baby Making and Beyond update [1:21]The sun and sunscreen episode [4:01]Sunglasses lead to sunburn? [9:51]Zinc based sunscreen in the blood stream? [13:03]Sunscreen safety: What does the science say [16:46]Spectral homeostasis [19:42]Excerpts from Eat the Yolks [27:15]Babies, kids, and...

Danny Roddy, early adopter of Ray Peat’s ideas and author of Hair Like A Fox, stops by to talk about Dr. Peat, lifestyle and nutritional support for metabolism and energy (now often called “prometabolic” eating), sugar, nutrition myths, stress, vitamin D and more! Introducing guest Danny Roddy [6:07]Danny’s move to Mexico [12:51]Nutrition is location based [18:51]Who is Danny Roddy? [30:11]A bioenergetic view of health [38:04]Buffering stress [43:19] PUFAs [57:01]Vitamin D supplementation...

Liz talks body composition changes and breastfeeding:  -why programs and protocols don’t work;  -why restricting carbs or calories is a BAD idea;  -why the idea that “the weight melts off” is stupid;  -why it’s OK to wish something was different about your body…and how to handle it.  She also answers a question about “prometabolic eating” and talks Dr. Ray Peat’s ideas and choosing stressors wisely. Breastfeeding, weaning, and body changes [2:37]Body image, body neutrality [14:16]Listener...

Naomi Whittaker, MD, is an OBGYN and NaPro fertility surgeon specializing in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTechnology, which works cooperatively with a woman's body to treat the underlying cause of gynecologic issues and infertility, such as endometriosis and PCOS.  Liz Talks Interviews Dr. Naomi Whittaker [2:50]NaPro Technology and the Creighton Method [9:00]Dr. Whittaker’s personal and professional journey into NaPro [21:39]Supplemental progesterone [32:34]Fertility...

Liz talks exercise response during the menstrual cycle and whether it’s worth tracking; new finds in skincare, including placental stem cell cream (PS: does your “stem cell cream” REALLY contain stem cells?) and the essential oil “dragon’s blood.” Finally, she traces the turn of events that helped her realize that lavender oil is evil and Calmoseptine is not. (--hyperbole)

[in-person interview!] Liz would like everyone to know that Cassy Joy is her friend “in real life,” which she did nothing to deserve but greatly benefits from. Liz would also like to apologize for the way she said “crêpe.”

Liz talks about why a nutrient that is so important for fetal development can also be so dangerous for fetal development (that’s *mild* sarcasm). No surprise: we need some context, nuance, and real talk about vitamin A, especially when it comes to pregnancy. Check out Baby Making and Beyond for more baby making Q&A!

Liz and Dr. Blodgett talk about Liz’s experience traveling to Blodgett Dental Care for a root canal extraction; human psychology and dentistry; energetics, energy work and dental care; post-extraction options and implants; and how to find a holistic/biological dentist. Find Dr. Blodgett @blodgettdentalcare on Instagram and through his “Toxic Tooth Tour.”

Liz talks how she cares for her mouth (a routine she does 26% of the time, all the time), using ozone for dental health, and a possible name for her biohacker alter-ego. Mentions: Calcium Nanohydroxyapatite vs. Fluoride Toothpaste, Ozone Treatments, Red Light Therapy, Orawellness, Bass Brushing

Putting the doc on the spot! Dr. Axe stopped by to take a deep conceptual dive into his new book, Ancient Remedies, plus what surprised him in becoming a parent.

Liz talks breastfeeding, introducing cow’s milk, and being “brilliant” at some very specific “basics,” including skincare (no, you don’t need a 9-step regimen). Then, she gripes about the stressful tongue tie release process.

How I remove, dye, and strengthen my various hairs (not the same hairs, obviously) ...and turning to electrolysis when laser hair removal goes bad. #chinwhiskers

All topics are reproduction-related…in one way or another.

Liz talks about thinking, trying on shoes, and sitting in the dark without a phone.

No question is too personal! Top products, future births, motherhood anxiety & weight struggles.