Wellness For The Win Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Solo episode today! 

What I covered: 

• NAPA – Levi’s therapy intensive in Colorado – recap
  • Goals now that we’re home 

Random Q&A:

• Do we need to avoid gluten and dairy? 
• Basic tips for someone looking to start eating healthier 
• What I’m doing to lower my cholesterol 
• C-section scar – how has it healed almost 17 months postpartum? 
• Dream podcast guests I’d love to have on
• How do you take care of yourself as a (medical) mom? 
• Stroller wagon feedback / recommendations 
• Tips for going to the store with special needs / low tone kiddos who can’t sit up in a cart – helpful alternatives 

AFFILIATE LINKS MENTIONED: 

• Clean Simple Eats -- affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off CSE proteins, other products and OffBeat Butters. Shop here
• Expecting and Empowered -- affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on your annual app subscription for their pregnancy/postpartum/advanced pp workouts -- more info here
• Shop my LTK profile
• Shop my Amazon storefront

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! XOXO

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In today’s episode, I sat down with therapists Kelsey & Tara from the Counseling Co. (women’s mental health practice located in the Kansas City area) to take a deep dive into the therapy process.

What you can expect in this episode: 

• How to find a therapist that is right for you 
• Different types of therapy: talk therapy vs. EMDR, etc. 
• What does a therapy session look like? How do you get started, how does it end, etc. 
• Do you usually get action steps to work on after sessions? 
• How often should you go to therapy?
• Who could benefit from therapy? Do you need to be working through “trauma” or specific issues, or can you go for general mental health / maintenance? 
• Virtual vs. in-person therapy: pros & cons
• Does insurance usually cover therapy?
• And more! 

HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE COUNSELING CO. 

• Follow them on Instagram at: @thecounselingco
• Inquire about services & stay up-to-date on events, etc.: https://www.thecounselingco.com/ 

PAST EPISODES WITH THE COUNSELING CO: 

• Setting Boundaries -- listen here 
• Postpartum Mental Health -- listen here 

AFFILIATE LINKS / RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Clean Simple Eats protein powder, OffBeat Butters & more -- use affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN for 10% off
• Primally Pure -- nontoxic beauty products -- use affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save 
• Shop my Amazon storefront here
• Shop my LTK here 
• Psychology Today – find a therapist 

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Enjoy this very random and impromptu episode!

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XO 

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Today we have Sarah of Kansas City Mom Collective on the podcast to tell us allll the best recs around KC to check out with your family and little ones! 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 

• Kid-friendly places to eat / bars
• Summertime activities / places to get memberships
• Best parks to visit in the KC area 
• Events and meet-ups for local mamas 
• Options closer to north KC 
• Ideas for kid’s birthday parties 
• Activities for fall 
• Christmas lights & activity recommendations
• Family friendly places to stay in KC 
• Places to hike around the city
• Upcoming events to check out
• And more! 

CONNECT WITH KANSAS CITY MOM COLLECTIVE: 

• Follow on IG: @kansascitymomcollective
• Check out their site & all of their guides and resources: https://kansascity.momcollective.com/
• Check out their podcast: click to listen on Apple 

AFFILIATES / SPONSORS:

• Check out local mental health practice for women, The Counseling Collaborative: (#sponsored) 
  • Follow them on IG at @thecounselingco
  • Check out their website & services HERE  
• Shop Tubby Todd products and use my affiliate link to get 10% off: tap here to shop 

• Follow me on IG at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod
• Check out my blog for healthy recipes & wellness tips!

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Today we have Kelly of The Car Mom on the podcast! I loved this conversation and know you guys will, too.

Tune in to hear: 

• How Kelly got started with The Car Mom
• How women can feel empowered to confidently buy a car themselves 
• Buying used vs. new vehicles - what to consider 
• What to think about before buying a car & most important features for families 
• How can sedans work for families 
• Do you need a 3-row vehicle? 
• Bench seat vs. bucket seats 
• Different configurations for car seats 
• Essentials to keep in your car all the time 
• Road trip / travel tips 
• Things to have on hand in case of emergency 
• When you should ACTUALLY turn your kiddo's car seats to front facing 
• Process of getting your car seat installation checked before baby is born
• Kelly weighs in on electric vehicles and hybrids 
• Other trends to watch for in the car industry 
• Some honest mom chat 
• And more! 

CONNECT WITH KELLY / THE CAR MOM: 

• Follow her on IG at @the_car_mom
• Follow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarMom
• Check out her podcast: The Car Pool Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carpool-with-kelly-and-lizz/id1606787270

AFFILIATE LINKS: 

• Aloha plant-based protein bars – affiliate link – click here for discount
• LoveHandle phone straps + other accessories – use wellnessforthewin for a discount – affiliate link to shop 

Thanks for listening! Please rate, review & subscribe, and share with a friend who might enjoy the show! XO 

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Another solo episode with random updates, things I'm loving (shows, random purchases, etc.) and me rambling lol. Enjoy! 

Affiliate links: 

• Expecting & Empowered (loved workouts during pregnancy; lots of C-section recovery tips) - code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save -- expectingandempowered.com
• Full Well Prenatal - still taking the prenatals and fish oils during postpartum - affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN

Amazon postpartum purchases (affiliate links): 

• Sweat shorts - I got a medium - https://amzn.to/3XBKugb
• T-Shirt (fits oversized; I got true size) - https://amzn.to/3JB84UJ
• SPF Tinted Face Moisturizer- https://amzn.to/3JCIhvb
• Grape cutter - https://amzn.to/3PtsdQe
• Toddler Smoothie Cups - https://amzn.to/433v4m5
• Toddler dino towel - https://amzn.to/3puDWmX

Shout out to @tastingkansascity for @theroasterie copycat recipe! 

Please take a minute to rate, review, subscribe and share the podcast with a friend who might enjoy it!! XO 

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Levi is officially 5 weeks old and HOME from the NICU. I'm sharing a little update on how we are doing now and just reflecting over the past 5 weeks. 

TRIGGER WARNING - I do talk briefly about the fact that our birth was traumatic, which you all know, but if you feel that would be triggering for you because you are currently pregnant or had a recent traumatic birth, I just wanted to mention that. 

Also sharing a HUGE exciting new development at the end!!

Thanks for tuning in + supporting us and talk to you soon.

XO, Shanna & Levi 

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Do you live in Kansas City or have it on your list to visit? Today my friend Amanda of @nomastayinkc and I are giving a longggg list of recommendations you must try if you're in need of some new things to do, or reminders of things you haven't done in a while! 

What we covered: 

• Best places to eat for date night / girl's night / happy hour 
• Touristy things to do that are actually worth it 
• Best places to stay 
• Best places for pizza, desserts and many other categories
• Rapid fire fun questions with Amanda
  • Pregnancy cravings
  • Favorite mocktails 
  • Travel recommendations 
  • Best life advice

I hope you enjoy this fun & lighthearted episode! If you are local to KC and think we missed anything essential, head to the @wellnessforthewinpod IG and let us know! 

Be sure to share this one with a KC friend who might enjoy it! 

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For this episode I sat down with Katie Ferraro MPH, RDN, CDCES to talk alllll about starting solids with your baby using a baby led weaning approach! She is so knowledgeable in this area and it was a super helpful and informative conversation.

What we covered: 

• What exactly is BLW? 
• What’s the difference between BLW and traditional spoon feeding? 
• Can BLW help with picky eating? 
• Benefits of baby led weaning  
• Are babies more likely to choke when doing a BLW approach? 
• How to create a positive feeding environment for your baby 
• Ideas for your baby’s first foods 
• How many times a day to offer solids at different stages 
• Signs of readiness to look for before starting solids 
• At what age should babies start solids? 
• The importance and benefit of diet diversity early on
• Do we need to wait 3-5 days between new foods? 
• Allergenic foods & allergic reactions - what to know 
• Textures to avoid for early eaters & what to offer instead 
• How to balance out meals for our babies 
• And more! 

CONNECT WITH KATIE: 

• Get Katie’s 100 First Foods list HERE 
• Follow her on IG for tips: @babyledweanteam 
• Check out the Baby Led Weaning Made Easy Podcast here 

AFFILIATE LINKS: 

• Tubby Todd 10% off link (baby skin products): shop here 
• Expecting & Empowered workouts for pregnancy & postpartum - use my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN to save on your subscription to the app: click here to learn more and buy 

Other resources: 

• Check out my blog post with Baby Led Weaning Tips & Other Resources We Loved when we were starting solids - click here 
• Amazon Affiliate Storefront – lots of feeding items we love saved to my “BLW” list! Shop here 

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating & review to let me know, and share on IG or send the link to a mama friend who might need it!  

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This episode is a continuation of last week's conversation with Lauren Twigge, RD. She has a background in Animal Science and personal experience with farming, and she is sharing so much knowledge with us in this episode! We address so many hot & controversial topics, including: 

• Hormones in dairy / meat products
• Things you might see on labels “rBST-free”, hormone-free, etc.
• Do humans actually “need” cow’s milk or can we get the same nutrients from other foods?
• Organic vs. conventional dairy products 
• A2 milk - what is it? What are the benefits? 
• Options for people with lactose intolerance
• Thoughts on ultra-filtered products like Fairlife
• Does dairy contribute to acne, eczema or other skin conditions?
• Should you choose low-fat or full fat dairy products?
• Are dairy products safe to give to our kids? 
• All your questions on raw milk - answered. Is it healthy? Is it safe? It is better than pasteurized milk?
• What are GMOs? Should we avoid them? 
• And more! 

CONNECT WITH LAUREN:

• Follow Lauren on IG: @nutrition.at.its.roots
• Work with Lauren: https://linktr.ee/nutrition.at.its.roots

Affiliates / Sponsors:

• Shop my prenatal supplements + fish oil from FullWell using my affiliate code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN -- shop here 
• Check your Walmart store for Kemps Smooth Cottage Cheese! Shop here.  #sponsored

Thank you so much for listening - please share with someone who might enjoy this episode! 

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