Barely Balanced – Details, episodes & analysis

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but for many expectant mothers, morning sickness can make those early months challenging. Join us on our podcast as we explore effective strategies for managing morning sickness and promoting overall pregnancy wellness.

Pregnancy Nausea, characterised by nausea and vomiting, is a common symptom experienced by many pregnant women, often occurring during the first trimester. While it can be uncomfortable and disruptive, there are several approaches that can help alleviate symptoms and support maternal health.

In this episode, we'll explore factors such as hormonal changes, nutritional considerations, and lifestyle factors that may influence its severity. And, will share practical insights, tips, and coping strategies.

From dietary modifications and natural remedies to stress management techniques and self-care practices, we'll explore a range of approaches to help expecting mothers find relief and support during this transformative time. Whether you're seeking gentle remedies, expert advice, or simply solidarity with other mums-to-be, this podcast offers valuable resources to help you navigate morning sickness with confidence and grace.

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Living with Hashimoto's thyroiditis can present unique challenges, but taking control of your health through proactive diet and lifestyle choices can make all the difference. Join us on our podcast as we explore the empowering journey of managing Hashimoto's through personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and more. While conventional treatment focuses on medication, many individuals find additional relief and support through dietary and lifestyle interventions.

Today Shelley shares her own personal journey with Hashimotos and how she has successfully managed her thyroid through diet and lifestyle for over 13 years, with no medication. From nutrient-rich foods to stress management techniques and holistic approaches to healing, we'll explore a range of strategies to support thyroid health and overall well-being. Whether you're newly diagnosed, struggling to manage symptoms, or seeking to optimise your health, this podcast offers valuable resources and inspiration to empower your wellness journey.

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On todays episode we explore the topic of paddock to plate. As clinical Nutritionists we prescribe organ meat supplements all of the time in clinic and for good reason. Today we talk about:

• What to look for in your organ meat supplements and why
• The difference between organic and non organic
• What is grass fed and grass finished
• Synthetic vitamin or organ meat supplement
• And so much more.

Tune in on your favourite listening channel.

This weeks episode is proudly sponsored by Cell Squared. Cell squared specialises in nutrient dense freeze-dried beef liver & organ supplements. Shell and I both use these products personally and in clinic with our clients. One of the things we love most about Cell Squared is that they are consciously created in small batches from Australian Certified Organic grass fed and finished cows. 

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Other episodes referred to in this weeks episode:

Iron deficiency in children

The fundamentals of preconception care

Todays Sponsor: Cell Squared

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This weeks episode is proudly brought to you by Eye of Horus and honestly we feel like we are doing you a disservice not to share this incredible brand with you. 

This makeup goes on like silk. It is chemical free, cruelty-free, Australian beauty brand that I have personally become obsessed with. You may be shocked to know that women place over 160 individual chemicals on their body daily. This has an impact to ones health. Stay tuned for this weeks episode. We dive deep into how chemicals affect ones hormones, especially in relationship to endometriosis. 

We are bringing you this episode from a clinical and personal side of Endometriosis. If you suspect you may have endometriosis or have diagnosed endometriosis this episode will be so beneficial for you. 

Today we cover:

• Signs and symptoms of endometriosis. 
• What is the process of getting a diagnosis? 
• How does someone advocate for themselves in the western world?
• How does endometriosis effect fertility?
• What is silent endometriosis?
• How to prepare for a laparoscope and the healing
• The link between the gut and hormones
• Diet and lifestyle recommendations for managing endometriosis
• Plus so much more.

Head to your favourite podcast listening channel to tune in.

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This weeks episode is proudly brought to you by Eye of Horus. Honestly we feel like we are doing you a disservice not to share this incredible brand with you. A luxury, cruelty-free Australian brand thoughtfully designed in Byron Bay. Eye of Horus is committed to offering premium cosmetics that are clean, conscious and considered. See more details below.

Toodays episode is an amazing and educational episode all about endocrine disrupters. A few of the things we dive into are:
• What are endocrine disruptors and why do they matter for your health & your little ones?
• Why it’s important to look at your chemical load and how do endocrine disruptors affect your health?
• How to reduce your overall chemical load
• Organic versus non organic produce
• If you aren’t eating organic, what to do instead.
• Money saving tips for your grocery shop.
We hope you get a lot from this one.

Links to everything we referred to in the show:

Natural Harry Episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-no-bs-approach-to-motherhood-podcast/id1620331292?i=1000587015566

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Cleaning products - 

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Pleasant state - https://www.pleasantstate.com/collections/all

App to assess chemical load:

Think dirty App - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/think-dirty-shop-clean/id687176839

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This weeks episode is proudly brought to you by Sleepy Belly. A 3 piece adjustable pregnancy pillow that has been proven to help expecting Mummas get a good nights sleep. Which let’s face it every pregnant Mumma needs this in her life. Sleepy Belly is Australian owned, has free shipping and comes with a 30-night trial. 

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Sleep issues, including insomnia, affect more than 1 in every 2 pregnancies. Today we dive into pregnancy insomnia but really this episode is for any human that is currently struggling with sleep. There are so many tips in this episode to help you improve your sleep. 

We discuss:

• Sleep onset and maintenance - meaning how to get to sleep and how to stay asleep. 
• How your diet impacts sleep and key nutrients.
• Why is sleep hygiene important and how to improve your daily and nightly routines to improve your sleep quality. 
• What supplements you can use to support your sleep during pregnancy.
• And of course so much more. 

This episode is really for anyone who needs to improve their sleep, pregnant or not.

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This weeks episode is proudly sponsored by Once Upon photo Books. If you also wish to do create your own books full of beautiful memories, you can use our discount code ‘thenobs25’ for the next 2 weeks for a further 25% off.

This weeks episode is a things you think but don't say. We put up the question on instagram and you guys write in with all of the things you think but don’t say out loud because of fear of judgement, you simply can’t or whatever other reason. We dive into:

• Sex after children and low libido
• Navigating family dynamics
• Fussy eaters
• And more

Other episodes referred too:

Navigating fussy eaters: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-no-bs-approach-to-motherhood-podcast/id1620331292?i=1000571019060

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We are back for 2024 and we thought we would start with a catch up to fill you in on where we have been and what's been happening. Today we chat about:

• Hitting breaking point in Motherhood
• Trying to find the ‘balance’ with career and motherhood
• New business adventures
• Katherines fertility journey update
• And more.

We are back in your ears every Tuesday so stay tuned for big things to come. More juicy and educational episodes and so much more.

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Today we are chatting to mum of 3 young girls, a physiotherapist for women and Physio Katherine Baquie all about investing back into your body as a woman.

Kath has an online community, FitNest Mama. she helps to provide pregnant and new mothers with the exercises, support & resources they need to move from the overwhelm, the physical aches & pains of pregnancy, or the weakness felt before and after birth. And instead, she helps to replace that with the comfort & confidence they need to feel strong again inside out, so that they can get back to doing what they love, with a bubba by their side (whether or not that’s running around with the kids at the park, or running the next marathon).

In todays episode we cover:

• How hormones impact the movement you should do.
• Movement for all stages of a womans life, with a specific focus on fertility, pregnancy and postpartum.
• We talk about incontency, pelvic girdle pain.
• And so much more.

Find Kath:

You can find Kath at www.fitnestmama.com

Pregnancy Online Workouts - 7 day free trial

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Podcast: The FitNest Mama Podcast

Free Checklist: Preparing the pelvic floor for birth

B joined us some time ago and it was one of our favourite episodes yet. Today she is back and we have a raw and real conversation around mum rage, how to acknowledge this and try and express healthy forms of anger. As well as how a relationship can change after having kids. No one prepares you for this dynamic shift in a relationship. It can be easy to fall into the comparison trap, resentment trap and so many others. Here we talk about how it is all valid and ways to support yourself, partnership and family dynamics.

Find B here:

Website: www.coreandfloor.com.au

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreandfloorrestore/?hl=en