Functional Medicine For Moms | First-Time Parents Navigating Holistic, Healthy Living – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Vaccines are one of the biggest decisions parents face — and for many moms, the information feels overwhelming, confusing, and often incomplete. In today’s episode, Kelly sits down with Board-Certified Physician Assistant Katie Collins, PA-C, to talk about what real informed consent looks like and how parents can navigate these choices with confidence instead of fear.

Together, we break down how vaccines are studied, what’s included (and not included) in clinical trials, and how to approach this topic from a functional, holistic lens that honors both science and intuition.

Katie also walks through one specific vaccine as a real example — sharing what the clinical trial actually measured, what safety outcomes were considered, and how the risk vs. benefit of the disease compares with the risk vs. benefit of the vaccine. This section is eye-opening, empowering, and highlights why parents deserve deeper, clearer information before making long-term decisions.

This episode isn’t about convincing anyone of anything. It’s about equipping moms with clarity, context, and confidence so they can make the decisions that feel right for their family — without shame, pressure, or judgment.

💛 We cover:

• What “informed consent” really means (and why parents rarely receive it)
• How vaccines are tested, approved, and monitored
• Gaps and limitations in clinical trials parents should understand
• A deep dive into one vaccine’s actual trial design and safety data
• How to weigh the risks and benefits of a disease versus a vaccine
• How to research responsibly without spiraling
• How to communicate with other moms who make different vaccine decisions — without conflict
• How to find confidence and community in your choices

Katie’s goal — and mine — is for moms to feel informed, calm, and confident… not confused or judged.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

In this episode, we’re talking all about sleep — baby sleep, our sleep, and what we’ve learned along the way. Our baby Danielle actually woke up right before we hit record (of course she did!), which felt perfectly fitting for this season of life.

We share what’s worked best for our family over time, the gentle sleep strategies that have helped us all get more rest, and the lessons we’ve learned through the process — especially when things didn’t go as planned.

This isn’t a “how-to” or a strict sleep training guide. It’s an honest conversation about what real-life sleep looks like with a little one — the messy, beautiful, and ever-changing parts of parenthood where we’re all just doing our best.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• Finding rhythms that work for your baby’s personality
• Navigating regressions, contact naps, and night wakings
• How stress, nutrition, and environment can affect sleep
• Letting go of the idea of “perfect sleep” and focusing on connection

If you’ve ever searched “how to get my baby to sleep” at 3 AM — this one’s for you.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

Big news — our podcast has a new name! 🎉 Welcome to Functional Medicine for Moms ✨ first-time parents trying to navigate holistic, healthy living.

In this episode, we’re tackling two big topics for new moms:

🍷 Alcohol & breastfeeding — Should you pump and dump or just feed the baby? We share research, context, and surprising comparisons (ripe bananas = ~0.4% alcohol vs. breastmilk after drinking = ~0.08% 👀). It’s all about making an informed choice that you feel comfortable with.

🥄 Baby’s first solids — Our little one is officially sitting up and starting solids! We discuss readiness signs, BLW vs. purées, why we’re focusing on iron-rich and gut-friendly foods (bone marrow, meat stock, egg yolk, veggies), allergen introduction, and why we’re skipping sweets first.

As always, we’re blending research + real life to make parenting practical, healthy, and encouraging for moms navigating this season. Please share this episode with a mom friend who might love it too 💛

💻 Learn more about us, schedule a free discovery call, or shop our curated selection of professional-grade supplements at a discount through our Fullscript dispensary at molinemethod.com

📲 DM us on Instagram @functionalmedicineformoms or email kelly@molinemethod.com with questions or topic ideas you’d love us to cover on the podcast!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Hot flashes, mood swings, low energy, weight gain… if you’ve ever wondered whether Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) might be right for you, this episode is for you.

We’re breaking down what HRT really is, who might benefit from it (hello perimenopause, menopause, and even andropause!), the key symptoms that could mean your hormones are out of balance, and the differences between synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones, prescription vs. over-the-counter options, and the various forms HRT can come in.

We’ll also cover how long people typically stay on hormone therapy and what to consider before starting. Whether you’re curious about your own health, supporting a loved one, or just want to feel informed, this episode will leave you with a clear, real-world understanding of HRT—minus the medical jargon.

👉 Want personalized support? If you’d like to explore whether my functional medicine programs with labs + customized protocols are right for you, book a free discovery call at MolineMethod.com.

💻 Learn more about us, schedule a free discovery call, or shop our curated selection of professional-grade supplements at a discount through our Fullscript dispensary at molinmethod.com

📲 DM us on Instagram @molinemethod or email kelly@molinemethod.com with questions or topic ideas you’d love us to cover on the podcast!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Everyone has something to say about how you should parent—whether they have kids or not. In this episode, we unpack unsolicited parenting advice, how the delivery makes all the difference, and why first-time parents often feel the weight of it more.

We also dive into the importance of balance: parenting, marriage, and maintaining your own identity. From hobbies that keep us fulfilled, to date nights that strengthen our marriage, we share how finding balance helps us show up as the best parents possible.

And of course… what does it mean to be an “80% crunchy mom”? We break down how we live a mostly holistic lifestyle, make healthy swaps, and still enjoy the occasional treat (yes, even Starbucks).

As always, Landon closes us out with a dad joke you won’t want to miss.

💻 Learn more about us, schedule a free discovery call, or shop our curated selection of professional-grade supplements at a discount through our Fullscript dispensary at molinethod.com

📲 DM us on Instagram @molinemethod or email kelly@molinethod.com with questions or topic ideas you’d love us to cover on the podcast!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Postpartum is no joke, and whether you’re a brand-new mom or dad, those early weeks can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re sharing our 5 postpartum survival tips — Kelly’s for moms (like why showering daily matters more than you think 🚿) and Landon’s for dads (including the obvious-but-important: don’t shake the baby 🙃).

We also dive into a few real-life convos that parents will relate to:

💍 Our take on no-kids weddings

🍼 Why “pumping parties” should totally be a thing

💛 How to stay sane and support each other in the newborn stage

If you’re in the trenches of new parent life (or about to be), this one’s for you.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

This week we’re talking about how our perspective has totally changed on little kids’ birthday parties. Sure, our baby won’t remember her first ones—but we will! Parenthood is worth celebrating, even in the little ways, and making memories for us is just as important.

We also share how managing expectations when taking your baby to events makes a huge difference (spoiler: lasting an hour and a half at a party can be a win!) and why giving yourself permission to rest can be life-giving. I took an intentional unplug day, and it reminded me of the biblical principle that rest comes before productivity.

Then we jump into this week’s functional medicine topic: cortisol—the “stress hormone” that often gets a bad rap. If you’ve been dealing with:

• Low energy, brain fog, or trouble sleeping
• Feeling “tired but wired” at night
• Weight changes that don’t match your diet or activity
• Frequent illness or feeling rundown
• Anxiety, irritability, or mood swings

…this episode is for you.

We break down:

• What cortisol actually does in your body
• Why you don’t want it too high or too low for too long
• How your daily cortisol rhythm affects your energy, mood, and health
• Symptoms to watch for with both high and low cortisol
• My favorite way to test cortisol (DUTCH test)
• Lifestyle and supplement strategies for balance

We wrap up by answering a listener question about our favorite baby products so far, and of course, Landon closes things out with the dad joke of the day.

💻 Learn more about us, schedule a free discovery call, or shop our curated selection of professional-grade supplements at a discount through our Fullscript dispensary at molinemethod.com

📲 DM us on Instagram @molinemethod or email kelly@molinemethod.com with questions or topic ideas you’d love us to cover on the podcast!

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.

This week, we’re chatting about chiropractic care—our experiences with it over the years and why our baby now gets gentle adjustments, too. (Spoiler: it helps her sleep!)

We also talk about why we hit pause on solids. Even though we started strong with meat stock and avocado, we realized our daughter needs to be sitting up independently before continuing—and it’s a good reminder that it’s okay to change your mind as you learn and grow as a parent. That’s what intentional parenting is all about!

Then we dive into 5 things we wish we had known during or before pregnancy—the kind of stuff no one really talks about until you’re in it. We’re sharing the biggest "I wish I knew that!" moments from our journey… like what early spotting actually means, a supplement that might help prevent tongue ties, why the to-do list never ends, and more. (Oh—and Landon makes a case for the biological reality of the dad bod 😅)

We also feature your answers from Instagram, because you all had some great reflections to add.

We wrap up with Landon’s dad joke of the day, per usual. 🙃

💻 Learn more about us, schedule a free discovery call, or shop our curated selection of professional-grade supplements at a discount through our Fullscript dispensary at molinemethod.com

📲 DM us on Instagram @molinemethod or email kelly@molinemethod.com with questions or topic ideas you’d love us to cover!

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

We’re in another sleep regression, officially started solids (just homemade meat stock and avocado so far!), and doing our best to set up a strong foundation for our baby’s long-term health—which brings us to this week’s topic: the thyroid.

This episode is for anyone who:

• Feels exhausted, cold, or foggy no matter how much sleep they get
• Struggles with weight gain, hair thinning, constipation, or low mood
• Has been told their labs are “normal” but still doesn’t feel normal
• Takes Synthroid (levothyroxine) but isn’t noticing a big improvement

We’re talking all things thyroid health, from what it actually does in the body (regulates metabolism, mood, temperature, and energy) to why thyroid medication isn’t always the whole answer.

I use a simple analogy to explain how thyroid hormone production works:

🔁 Your hypothalamus is like a thermometer—it senses what’s happening in the body.

🎛️ Your pituitary gland acts like a thermostat—it reads the data and decides what needs to change.

🔥 Your thyroid gland is the heater—it produces thyroid hormone to warm things up.

But here’s the kicker—your body primarily makes T4, which has to be converted to T3 (the active form) in your cells. If that conversion isn’t happening—because of stress, inflammation, poor gut health, or nutrient deficiencies—you might still feel hypothyroid even if your labs and meds look “normal.”

We cover all of that and more, including why I see Synthroid filled multiple times a day at the pharmacy and how a root-cause approach can support your thyroid more holistically.

We also answer a listener question on thyroid function and—of course—Landon wraps things up with a dad joke to keep things light. 😉

💻 Learn more about us, schedule a free discovery call, or shop our curated selection of professional-grade supplements at a discount through our Fullscript dispensary at molinemethod.com

📲 DM us on Instagram @molinemethod or email kelly@molinemethod.com with questions or topics you’d love us to cover!

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, or health routine.

Our baby just had her 6-month checkup—cue all the feelings! She’s starting to show signs of teething (no teeth yet!), cries when held by someone new (this can be a good thing!), and somehow we’re already halfway through her first year of life.

In this episode, we pause the typical functional medicine deep dives and open up about something even deeper—our faith and how it’s the foundation of everything we do, including our health journey. We reflect on her 6-month milestone and what a miracle it is to be here after all we walked through during pregnancy and the NICU.

From early pregnancy scares to moments in the NICU when things were going from bad to worse, we witnessed little miracles—and one big one when God healed our baby overnight. We share our testimony in hopes it brings comfort and encouragement to anyone going through their own storm. Because while none of us are immune to trials, God’s presence can carry us through.

And now here we are—still surviving the 6-month baby era, figuring out teething, solids, and finding reasons to laugh every day. (And of course, Landon brings a dad joke to help with that.)

💻 Learn more about us, schedule a free discovery call, or shop our curated selection of professional-grade supplements at a discount through our Fullscript dispensary at molinemethod.com

📲 DM us on Instagram @molinemethod or email kelly@molinemethod.com with questions or topic ideas you’d love us to cover!

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, or supplement routine.