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- 1 weeks ago38 min
78: Solo - Third Trimester Catch-Up: How I'm Feeling, Body Updates, & Unmedicated Birth Prep
This week Anna sits down for a solo episode to share honest update on her third trimester of pregnancy. She opens up about how she’s feeling as she gets closer to meeting her baby, what’s surprised her most about this stage of pregnancy, and how she’s preparing for a home birth.Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for birth, or simply curious about what it looks like to approach motherhood with intention, we hope you love this episode!
- 2 weeks ago1h 13m
77: Ellie Beal BSN, RN - "I think it should be illegal.." The Shocking Facts Behind Infant Circumcision
This week, Anna is joined by Ellie Beal BSN, RN for an honest conversation about infant circumcision and what parents should know before making this decision for their baby boy. Together, Anna and Ellie discuss the function of the foreskin, the dark origins of circumcision in the US, the lack of evidence behind commonly cited medical benefits, potential complications, and the importance of informed consent for newborns. They also explore how cultural norms influence parental decisions and the real numbers behind how common circumcision is today in the US. We hope you enjoy this eye-opening episode! Our Guest:Ellie Beal Instagram Links and resources: Evidence Based Birth An Elephant in the Hospital Room Your Whole Baby
- 3 weeks ago1h 9m
76: Brittany Chambers - You Never Need to Sleep Train Your Child.. Here's What To Do Instead
This week Anna sits down with Brittany Chambers of Goodnight Moonchild to discuss everything we’ve been led to believe about infant sleep -- and what the science, biology, and history actually tell us. They discuss what normal baby sleep patterns really look like, why frequent night waking is biologically normal, the myths surrounding cosleeping, and how the modern sleep training industry has capitalized on mothers’ exhaustion and fear. They also explore why babies aren’t designed to sleep like adults, where our expectations around infant sleep come from, and what it looks like to approach sleep in a way that honors babies’ biological needs rather than forcing them into a schedule (and going crazy yourself). We hope you love this episode!Our Guest: Goodnight Moon Child InstagramGoodnight Moon Child Website
- Oct 5, 20261h 0m
75: Tatiana Mustafa - Tongue Ties, Facial Development, & Why Mouth Breathing Makes Us Ugly
What if the way you breathe, rest your tongue, and swallow is influencing the way your face develops?In this episode, Anna sits down with myofunctional therapist Tatiana Mustafa to explore the often overlooked relationship between oral function, facial development, and airway health.They discuss why mouth breathing is more than just a bad habit (and how to nip it in the bud early with your kids), how tongue posture influences jaw development (and why proper tongue posture might be the OG looksmaxx), and what parents should know about tongue ties and their potential impact on feeding, breathing, and oral function. We also dive into the importance of nasal breathing, sleep apnea, the role of myofunctional therapy, and how modern lifestyle factors like diet may be contributing to changes in facial development. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Tatiana's InstagramConsult with TatianaOur Sponsor:Thank you to Natural Cycles for sponsoring this episode of Back to Basics. You can use code FEELWELLBYANNA for 15% off your annual subscription + a free NC° Band at checkout at Naturalcycles.com.Natural Cycles is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.
- Sep 28, 20261h 12m
74: Rob McDaniel - Everything You Should Know About American Ranching, Foreign Mystery Meat, Fake Labels, & More
What do labels like “grass-fed,” “organic,” “pasture-raised,” and “natural” actually mean when it comes to meat; and which ones are a marketing ploy?In this episode, Anna sits down with Rob McDaniel, founder of Primal Pastures, to pull back the curtain on how meat is actually produced in America. They discuss the labels that matter (and the ones that don’t), how conventional meat is manufactured in America, the truth about imported beef, voting with your fork, and what changes when animals are raised the way nature intended.We hope you love this very eye-opening episode! Our Guest:Primal Pastures InstagramShop Primal Pastures - Code FEELWELLOur Sponsor:Thank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this week's episode of Back to Basics. Use code BACKTOBASICS at Figwellness.co for 10% off your order of Anna's favorite prenatal and men's fertility multivitamin.
- Sep 21, 20261h 10m
73: Andrea Olson @godiaperfree - Everything You Need to Know About Elimination Communication & Potty Training From Birth
This week Anna sits down with Andrea Olson of @godiaperfree to dive deep into elimination communication (EC). They discuss exactly how elimination communication works, how to recognize your baby’s cues, when and how to offer the potty, what to do when you miss a cue, and how EC can evolve as your baby grows. They also unpack why the average age of potty training has increased so dramatically over the past several decades, where the idea of “readiness” came from, and the "research" commonly used to support waiting until children are older. We hope you love this episode with Andrea!Our Guest:Andrea's Instagram Andrea's WebsiteElimination Communication BookBuy Tiny Undies & Top Hat PottiesOur Sponsor:Thank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this episode. You can use code BACKTOBASICS for 10% off your order at Figwellness.co and enjoy Anna's favorite prenatal vitamins!
- Sep 14, 20261h 4m
72: Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. - Western Culture Has Gotten Postpartum Totally Wrong.. Here's What To Do Instead
This week, Anna sits down with LA acupuncturist Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. to unpack the ancient postpartum practices that modern women have largely forgotten: from the importance of 40 days of deep rest to what you should actually be eating to rebuild your body after birth.They talk about the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to postpartum, why new mothers need a “newborn bubble,” how to protect your recovery in a culture that expects you to bounce back immediately, and the simple practices that can support healing for years to come. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Lina's Instagram Book with Lina Lina's Motherhood Course Our Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Fig Wellness. You can head to Figwellness.co and use code BACKTOBASICS for 10% off your order for Anna's favorite prenatals and men's TTC multivitamin.
- Sep 7, 20261h 23m
71: Natalie Smith - Pregnant Girls Catching Up on TTC, The First Trimester, Body Changes, Birth Plans & More
This week Anna sits down with friend of the pod Natalie Smith -- personal trainer, entrepreneur, and Instagram bestie. They discuss both being pregnant, her journey with Ureaplasma, the first trimester, birth plans, pressure to do everything perfectly "crunchy", body changes, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Natalie Smith First Back to Basics EpisodeNatalie Smith InstagramThank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this episode of Back to Basics! Use code BACKTOBASICS at checkout at Figwellness.co for 10% off your order.
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