Back to Basics

55: Therese Dansby - The Breastfeeding Episode Every New Mother Needs

In a world that constantly pushes us towards convenience, breastfeeding feels like an uphill battle. This week Anna sits down with Therese Dansby, expert lactation consultant and mother of three. They discuss all things breastfeeding - from how quickly the baby needs to be on the boob after birth to the best pump and formula, this episode is perfect for soon-to-be mothers, mothers who want to breastfeed, or just curious women who want to be prepared for the future. We hope you love it! Our Guest: Follow Therese on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/] Our Sponsor: FIG Prenatal code BACKTOBASICS at checkout - https://figwellness.co?bg_ref=EzMileia1s

54: Illie Balaj - Big Fertility, Endometriosis, and Finding The Answers You Deserve Through NaProTechnology

This week Anna sits down with Illie Balaj to discuss her experience being diagnosed with unexplained infertility, pushed towards IVF, and eventually finding answers and an endometriosis diagnosis through NaProTechnology. They discuss moving through infertility when you're already into wellness, the reality of big fertility, and how NaProTechnology diagnoses the root cause of infertility. Illie is the founder of Live Healthillie, a one stop shop for vetted, non-toxic products. Mentions: Shop Live Healthillie [https://go.shopmy.us/p-57539760] Illie's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/healthillie/] Napro Doctor Database [https://livehealthillie.com/blogs/news/find-a-napro-surgeon-fertility-doctor-database?srsltid=AfmBOooxjnYft28UwgrDv6Nu-C3xM_vhKwYGVfOGvw80KKB-mWET58Kq]

53: Kelsey Mehdipour - How to Feed Your Baby The Ancestral Way

This week Anna sits down with Kelsey Mehdipour, NTP to discuss all things feeding babies. They talk about the perfect first food for babies (hint: it's not rice cereal), breast feeding (and the best formula option!), snacking, baby-led weaning, and more. We hope you love this episode! Episode Links: Kelsey's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thislifewithkels/] The Return: First Food Foundations [https://stan.store/Thislifewithkels/p/the-return-first-food-foundations] Weston A. Price Homemade Formula [https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/formula-homemade-baby-formula/#gsc.tab=0]

52: Morgan Gray - If You're Listening To This, You Probably Need A Colonic

This week Anna sits down with Morgan Gray, her colonic hydrotherapist and owner of Radiate Wellness in Wilmington, North Carolina. They discuss normal vs. common when it comes to pooping, building a healthy microbiome, eating to optimize elimination, detoxification myths, and much more. We hope you love this episode! Our Guest: Radiate Wellness Website [https://www.radiatewellness.net/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-lbmae] Morgan's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_radiatewellness/] Mentioned Products: Promix Electrolytes - Code ANNA [https://go.shopmy.us/p-54934105] Our Sponsor: Thank you to Natural Cycles for sponsoring this episode. You can use code FEELWELLBYANNA at Naturalcycles.com for 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Natural Cycles is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.

51: Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS - A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Every Vaccine Offered During Pregnancy

This week Anna sits down with Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS to discuss the real data behind each vaccine offered during pregnancy. They offer a cost-benefit analysis of each shot, how to discuss options with your doctor, the truth about "long-term immunity" and more. We hope you love this episode! Our Guest: Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/katiec.pac/]