The Wellnest Mamas Podcast

Episode Forty: Paula M. Trott, Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner with AYU Shift on Why Cravings Matter

In this episode, Ayurvedic Practitioner Paula Trott helps us rethink cravings — not as willpower issues, but as signals from the body. She explains why cravings show up, how the nervous system shapes what we reach for, and why some meals leave us unsatisfied even when they’re “healthy.” We explore: -Difference between wants and needs -Three types of cravings -How the Six Tastes bring clarity -Why plant diversity matters and three simple ways to adjust a meal so your body feels supported Paula’s approach is warm, accessible, and deeply practical. If you’ve ever felt confused by your cravings, this conversation will help everything click. Paula M. Trott (AWC, AP, ARP) is an Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner and the founder of AYU Shift. After a successful career co-founding a specialized logistics firm, Paula turned to Ayurveda to navigate her journey through burnout and systemic stress. She describes Ayurveda as the "User's Manual for the Human Operating System" that she was never given. Today, through her IN-sight framework, she helps neurodivergent and highly sensitive adults decode their internal signals to restore energy and feel truly at home in their bodies. Based in Rogers, Arkansas, Paula offers a soft, grounded approach to vitality that moves beyond rigid rules and into genuine internal clarity. Website: AYUSHIFT.com Instagram: @IamPaulaMTrott Free Resource: The Cravings Guide [https://mailchi.mp/88cd6c0fd1c0/cravings-guide]

Episode Thirty-Nine: Christin Shaffer, Metamorpha Wellness

Christin joins us for a deeply grounding conversation around Neurosomatic Intelligence and what it really means to feel safe in your body again after chronic stress, trauma, burnout, and pain. We explore the connection between the nervous system, the body, and healing — and how so many of us have become disconnected from ourselves in survival mode. As a bodyworker and Neurosomatic Intelligence Coach, Christin shares how she blends neuroscience-based healing with bodywork modalities like massage, craniosacral therapy, and sound healing to help clients reconnect with themselves and reclaim the capacity to fully engage with life. We also talk about: * how chronic stress lives in the body * learning to recognize safety vs. survival patterns * why healing isn’t just mental — it’s physiological * creating space to reclaim the parts of ourselves we’ve neglected, rejected, or overprotected Christin has been practicing in Rogers, Arkansas for 8 years and is currently building an off-grid healing space and food forest in Southern Missouri designed to help people truly unplug, reset, and reconnect. Connect with Christin: Instagram : @the.reclamation.guide  Website : metamorphawellness.com [http://metamorphawellness.com/]  Free Virtual Workshop: https://metamorphawellness.as.me/NSI-freeclass [https://metamorphawellness.as.me/NSI-freeclass]

Episode Thirty-Eight: Tori Hudson, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner

In this episode, we sit down with Tori, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in women’s metabolic health, to talk about what it really means to support your body on a foundational level. Instead of quick fixes or trending protocols, Tori walks us through her holistic, science-backed approach to healing—one that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of symptoms rather than just managing them. We dive into what a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner actually does, how personalized support can transform your health, and why metabolic health plays such a key role in how you feel day-to-day. Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or just feel like something is “off,” this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how to work with your body—not against it. In this episode, we cover: – What a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner does (and how it’s different) – The importance of bio-individual, root-cause healing – How metabolic health impacts energy, hormones, and overall wellness – Why foundational habits matter more than trends Connect with Tori: Website: https://www.torintp.com/ [https://www.torintp.com/] Instagram: @tori_h__

Episode Thirty-Seven: Jennifer Burleson, MSW, LCSW Perinatal and Postpartum Mental Health Specialist

In this episode, we’re joined by maternal mental health therapist Jennifer Burleson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the many emotional transitions of motherhood. We talk about the realities of maternal mental health and share practical tools that can help women navigate anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, and the pressures of parenting. Jennifer offers compassionate, real-world strategies for caring for your mental health while caring for everyone else. If you’re a mom—or supporting one—this conversation is full of encouragement and practical takeaways. Learn more about Jennifer’s work: https://www.jenniferburleson.com [https://www.jenniferburleson.com/] Meet Jennifer at The Wellnest Shop for our May 20, 2026 Nesting Hour at 10am in honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month!

Episode Thirty-Six: Gita Chakrabarti, founder of gutBFF

What if your breakfast could support your hormones, your cholesterol, and your gut health — without feeling like “health food”? In this episode, we sit down with Gita Chakrabarti, founder of gutBFF Granola, a Bentonville-based brand making plant-diverse, crispy, and seriously delicious granola designed to support real gut health. After a career spanning retail, consulting, and manufacturing, Gita felt called to pursue her true passion: creating food that improves health. Through navigating her own journey with PCOS, fertility, and cholesterol — without pharmaceuticals — she experienced firsthand how powerful dietary change can be. That journey led to the creation of gutBFF, a granola that delivers 20 different plants (including Lion’s Mane!) in every serving. We talk about: * Using food as a foundation for healing * The importance of plant diversity for gut health * Entrepreneurship and building a local brand * What it really takes to pivot toward purpose Gita lives in Bentonville with her husband and 12-year-old daughter and loves yoga and travel. Originally from South Carolina, she’s lived all over the world — bringing global perspective into every batch she makes. You can learn more about gutBFF and connect with Gita here: Instagram: @gut_BFF [www.instagram.com/gut_BFF] Facebook: gutBFF [https://www.facebook.com/gutBFF] Website: www.gutBFF.com [www.gutBFF.com] And if you’re local, we proudly carry gutBFF at The Wellnest Shop 💛 Shop online at https://thewellnest.shop [https://thewellnest.shop/search?q=gutbff&options%5Bprefix%5D=last]