Episodes
In this episode, I want to give you a little glimpse into my life and update what has happened over the last few months. With sickness, injuries, birthdays, postponing our family vacation to Disney World, and starting a new online course my life has been hectic and very stressful. I wanted to take a moment to bring you up to speed and to let you know that more incredible episodes and interviews will be coming soon! Highlights from this episode: The never-ending cold season Hayden’s...
Published 04/03/24
Published 04/03/24
This interview couldn’t be coming out at a better time when toddler meltdowns and tantrums have the potential to be at their peak over the holidays. With late nights, more sugar than usual, overstimulation, and just the excitement of the holidays. So there is no greater guest to have on the show than Alyssa Blask Campbell, author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. Alyssa has a master’s degree in early childhood education, is the the CEO of Seed and Sew, and is an established podcaster and...
Published 12/20/23
Kori Estrada, co-founder of RiseWell is disrupting the oral care industry with an all-natural, sustainable brand that prioritizes safe ingredients and transparency. Driven by her personal experiences with celiac disease and IVF struggles, Kori's dedication to overall health and wellness led her, along with two other partners to create dentist-formulated products that are free from harmful chemicals like fluoride, sulfates, and synthetic additives. In our conversation, we get into the details...
Published 12/06/23
Michelle Henning is a certified Nutrition & Health Coach, writer, and graduate of the Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health. She is the author of “Grow Healthy Babies”, a practical, easy guide for expecting parents. Michelle is on a mission to help her clients raise happier, healthier, more cooperative, and more resilient children - who stay close to their parents as they grow. We had an amazing conversation discussing how to set a healthy foundation for your kids to help them avoid...
Published 11/22/23
Today I am chatting with Allison Evans and Kelly Love, co-founders of Branch Basics, Non-Toxic Cleaning Products. They are committed to helping families experience the power of pure living by removing toxic chemicals from the home. They will inspire you to swap out toxins in your home for simple, clean products that don’t negatively impact your health. Once you toss the toxins you will boost your fertility and improve all aspects of your health and well-being. Highlights from this episode: ...
Published 11/08/23
Brittni Mella Cepeda is a certified infant sleep specialist and owner of Resting in Motherhood. She supports families with baby & toddler sleep without using any form of sleep training. Brittni is passionate about educating families on biologically normal infant & toddler sleep and helping them make changes in a gentle and respectful way.  In this deep dive conversation, Brittni shares how to help your little ones get more sleep without using traditional sleep training methods....
Published 10/25/23
In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple (The Eczema Lady), a board-certified pediatrician. She has been treating kids for 18+ years, practicing in a traditional model for 10 years until transitioning to a holistic approach where she has changed thousands of children's lives. She is known for her extensive experience in the treatment of eczema and other childhood autoimmune diseases. In our conversation today, I am sharing my experience dealing with my son's eczema. We...
Published 10/11/23
This week I'm chatting with Laura Di Lorenzo, founder of Sunshine Mattress Co. an online organic mattress experience that focuses on solving individual needs, concerns, and preferences. Sunshine products are handcrafted locally in Canada at a family-run facility that specializes in manufacturing organic mattresses and other textiles. Laura's mission is to educate on the importance of high-quality and non-toxic products that you can feel good about sleeping in every night. In this informative...
Published 09/27/23
In this kickoff episode, I'm back to answer your thoughtful questions. After a long pause in podcasting, I'm excited to dive right into talking about how to increase your milk supply, the transition from one to two children, building healthy immunity, attachment parenting, postpartum must-haves, and so much more. Highlights from this episode: Preconception planning starts now How to live a non-toxic life Transitioning out of breastfeeding Challenges of weaning a toddler Simple ways to...
Published 09/13/23
We are now on the other side of this exciting milestone, as our 3-year-old daughter is now potty trained. It wasn’t and (still) isn’t a linear process. We did so many things to encourage her to use the potty and so many things we didn’t do that are "typically" recommended. We ultimately followed her lead and our gut instincts and have no regrets about our approach. I am excited to share what this looked like for us and provide helpful tips and insights to guide you on your potty training...
Published 03/22/23
In this episode, we talk about transitioning your little one from milk to solid foods. There are so many things to consider when introducing your baby to whole foods and how to make sure they are getting what they need nutrient-wise. Luka McCabe provides so much knowledge and inspiration to mama’s to trust their intuition and choose the healthiest foods for their babe. Highlights from this episode: Luka’s inspiration for starting Boob to Food When to start solid foods Why Luka doesn’t...
Published 01/25/23
As the year comes to a close, I figured it was a good time to share some lessons I have learned and some truths that have surfaced over the last year with two kids under three. Life with two kids is busy, crazy, exciting, and exhausting. I know all mamas will be able to relate to these twelve (+ two bonus) lessons. Whether you are about to become a first-time or second-time parent, I hope what I share in this episode gives you some insight into what life has been like for me. Highlights...
Published 12/21/22
In this episode, I am chatting with Simone Davies, author of “The Montessori Toddler” and co-author of “The Montessori Baby” which are comprehensive guides to raising toddlers and infants in a Montessori way. I loved having these books on my nightstand over the last few years they have been excellent resources for our family. In today's conversation, we share the most amazing concepts with you on how to implement Montessori methods at home. We get into everything from how to set up your home...
Published 11/16/22
In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple, a holistic pediatrician, best-selling author, mother of 3, and award-winning speaker. We discuss many incredible ways to help your child’s immune system flourish, whether you have a baby, toddler or teen there are core things you can start doing today. You as a mama have the power to do this, so listen and learn something new. We had so much to talk about that we ran out of time so I will have her back on for round two. Highlights...
Published 10/26/22
Infant immunity & supplements, boosting sperm & egg quality, toddler nutrition, baby proofing, optimizing your thyroid, and so much more. The answers continue to your amazing questions in this part two episode. Highlights from this episode: Tips for managing toddler naps while caring for a newborn Did I breastfeed Sarelle & Hayden to sleep? Baby proofing Hayden’s room Transitioning from co-sleeping to a floor bed My favourite book recommendations for introducing solids How to...
Published 10/12/22
Pregnancy and caffeine, the witching hour, breastfeeding supplements, postpartum hair loss solutions, and more. So many juicy topics that I haven’t covered yet on this podcast will be shared in this episode. I love taking the time to answer the questions you want to ask. Highlights from this episode: What causes the sweet taste in your mouth? + Natural remedies for nausea The best advice for tackling fatigue The truth about pregnancy & caffeine What I did to avoid the baby blues How...
Published 09/28/22
It’s been almost two and a half years and I am still breastfeeding for two. My journey this time is quite different from my experience with my first in so many ways. I will share all the juicy details of how I managed oversupply, how tandem feeding has worked out, and my thoughts on weaning both of my kids. Highlights from this episode: Recalling my struggles breastfeeding Sarelle How quickly my milk supply came in for Hayden The challenges of oversupply + how I managed it How to tackle...
Published 08/24/22
When it comes to baby and toddler sleep, there is nothing linear about it. However, making the best decisions for your family is all that matters. We recently upgraded both kids to using floor beds. I share all about this experience and the benefits of having a floor bed. As well as all the ebbs and flows with naps and nighttime sleep with infant and toddler sleep. Highlights from this episode: Why we removed Hayden’s crib and swapped it with a floor bed What is a floor bed? Transitioning...
Published 07/20/22
It was such a pleasure having Nikole Goncalves back on the show to talk about raising a healthy little eater from the start. We get into how she introduced her daughter Sage to solid foods and how her journey has evolved since. The foods she has been exposed to, the benefits of making your own baby food, purees vs. baby-led weaning, what utensils to use, introducing allergenic foods, preventing picky eating, and so much more. This episode was timely as I start Hayden on solids. If you have a...
Published 07/06/22
This episode focuses on mom’s well-being. I will share everything you can do from pregnancy to the months (and years) postpartum to make your health a priority. These six pillars will set the foundation for amazing health practices that you can keep building on. I cover everything from making sure your sleep, hydration, nutrition, community connections, movement, and self-care are in check. All of these areas will start you on a path of feeling incredible from the inside out. Highlights from...
Published 06/15/22
Raising one child is beyond busy, but add another into the mix and things get a little more hectic. Balancing schedules, sleep, breastfeeding, emotions, and our role as parents is a lot to consider and to figure out in the moment. Every day I am learning something new about myself and my kids and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Life with two little people has been the most incredibly rewarding (and often challenging) gift, and I am so grateful to be their mama. Highlights from this...
Published 06/01/22
I knew that my son, Hayden Beau was coming to me earlier than his due date. It was just a matter of how and when. As every baby does, he had his own plans on how he wanted to come earth-side. In this episode, Jesse and I share everything from when my water broke to holding him in the birth tub on his birthday. It was an emotional, painful, yet beautiful home birth experience. We were so lucky to be in the comfort of our home with our amazing birth team. I couldn’t have asked for a better way...
Published 05/18/22
I am so excited about this week's guest, Corrine Brown, a former Naturopathic Doctor, creator of the Love Your Labour program, author of “The Badass Birth Goddess”, and mom of 3. This is the perfect episode to pause with before I go into labour myself in a few weeks with TUBtwo. Corrine was pivotal in helping me have my natural home birth with Sarelle and you'll find out why in this episode. Everything we talk about in this episode will help to empower you mentally and physically to have a...
Published 12/01/21
Today's guest, Angela Wallace, is my first repeat guest, and for a good reason. In our first episode, Angela and I talked about transitioning to solid foods, and in this episode, we talked about the next phase of eating after baby turns one year old. As your toddler starts to develop food preferences it can make mealtimes more challenging and we are left with a 'fussy eater'. In this episode, we dive into so many topics on setting the stage for healthy eating. We discuss everything from milk...
Published 11/17/21