logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2022
21m 37s

Episode 77: My Tips on Pregnancy Care an...

Leah Brueggemann
About this episode
Every pregnancy is different, even for me! In this episode, I compare my 1st pregnancy with my 2nd and share my personal nutrition and self-care tips that are helping me prepare for baby #2. If you are getting ready to have a baby make sure to take a listen so that you can implement these care tips into your daily diet and life!In this episode you will learn ... Show More
Up next
Jan 14
Pregnant or Just Had a Baby? You Should be Taking Magnesium
If you’re struggling with anxiety, poor sleep, restless legs, blood sugar crashes, muscle tension, or feeling constantly wired and depleted, especially during pregnancy or postpartum, this episode is for you. Magnesium is one of the most overlooked and under-consumed minerals for ... Show More
13m 15s
Jan 12
HORMONAL MIGRAINES! Why They Happen + What To Do About Them
If your migraines show up like clockwork before your period, during your period, or right after it ends, this episode is for you. Hormonal migraines aren’t random, and they’re not a “Tylenol deficiency.” They’re a sign that estrogen, progesterone, minerals, inflammation, and nerv ... Show More
24m 4s
Jan 7
Why You are Bloated (and How to Fix It)
If you’re ending the day feeling six months pregnant even though you started the morning fine, listen up. Occasional bloating can happen, but daily, uncomfortable, end-of-day bloating is not normal. And it’s not something probiotics or cutting more foods will fix. Bloating is a s ... Show More
10m 47s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
Fertility: My Tips & Suggestions To Optimize Chances Of Pregnancy (Solo Episode)
Ep. #83 Welcome back to the Pursuit of Wellness. In this solo episode, I'm opening up about a subject close to my heart this year: fertility. As I navigate my own path, I aim to pass along valuable insights from experts that could support you on your journey. We'll explore a vari ... Show More
20 m
Apr 2023
Pregnancy Nutrition 101: What to Eat and What to Avoid
In this episode dietitians Anna and Alex from The Biting Truth episode discuss:Important nutrients during pregnancy (and pre-pregnancy)Why food safety is importantMercury during pregnancySeafood during pregnancySupplements Caffeine& more!-- Episode sponsors: Salad Servers (home d ... Show More
34m 44s
Apr 2024
First Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: My Unfiltered Journey Through Nausea, Body Changes, Mental Health Struggles and Becoming a First Time Mom
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom.</p> <p dir="ltr">I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importa ... Show More
1h 7m
May 2024
Snacksize 20: Carbs & Fertility
Today’s snacksize Doctor’s Kitchen podcast is about the rates of infertility and what diet could have to do with fertility with specific reference to carbohydrates.Can simply changing the quality of carbohydrates in your diet affect fertility positively? Dr Harriet and I have a f ... Show More
6m 44s
Apr 2024
Why am I So Stressed Out About Starting Solid Foods? with Andrea Niles, PhD
#420: Do you feel anxious about your baby starting solid foods? Nervous that your baby will choke on food? Raising babies is stressful…and we don’t always get the support we need as new moms. Today I’m joined by someone who thinks we should be doing things - and supporting new mo ... Show More
29m 24s
Mar 2024
674. Debunking Pregnancy Food Myths + Optimizing Fertility with Lily Nichols
In this episode, K+L take a deep dive with registered dietitian and nutritionist Lily Nichols on all things fertility, conception, and nutrition. Nichols educates us on the importance of preconception preparation, highlighting how lifestyle changes such as diet and self-care can ... Show More
1h 50m
Jun 2023
Nutrition and the Evidence on Popular Diets During Pregnancy
<div>Whatever your long-term goals for weight or health, you have one priority when you are pregnant – to ensure you and your baby are healthy. What you eat plays a significant role in this. While a lot of research is available, there is no definitive evidence to support one idea ... Show More
44m 25s
Oct 2022
Episode 157: I'm pregnant & pregnancy Q&A!
I'm pregnant!! In today's episode my sister Mirna El Sabbagh and I dive into the questions the community sent on Instagram.    Click here to download my healthy recipes ebook with over 20 simple recipes! Want to learn more about nutrition and exercise from a registered dietitian, ... Show More
31m 9s
Nov 2022
Episode 158: Pregnancy Q&A part 2
Part 2 of: I'm pregnant!! In today's episode my sister Mirna El Sabbagh and I dive into the questions the community sent on Instagram.  Click here to download my healthy recipes ebook with over 20 simple recipes! Want to learn more about nutrition and exercise from a registered d ... Show More
35m 14s
Jul 2021
244. SOLO: Spirituality, Pregnancy & The Top 5 Tools in my Spiritual Awakening Journey
<p>I’m on a solo roll right now! </p> <p>My pregnancy has me in such a retrospective mode, so this spontaneous recording was an unexpected fun one (more on that in the episode) to record. I love weaving together my pregnancy story with everyone in this soul-on-fire community. Tod ... Show More
1h 4m