"Guest Interview - Megan Blacksmith of Zesty Ginger " In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking all about balancing hormones and gut health and the immense impact each has on pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. It's a GREAT one. Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Megan Blacksmith is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioner and [...]
"Pregnancy Self-Care 101 - Fitness and Mindset" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking about Pregnancy Self-Care as it relates to fitness and mindset. Download in iTunes HERE & Stitcher HERE! Show notes: Find Laura's cold brew drink HERE Jess's new website launched! Check out Hold The Space Wellness Cassie from Fed [...]
"It's Nice to Meet You" In this inaugural episode of the Modern Mamas Podcast, you'll learn all about Jess and me, as we share our stories, our why's, and the deep need for this type of podcast that sparked this crazy adventure! We hope you enjoy! Download in iTunes HERE & Stitcher HERE! Learn more about Jess [...]
It's here! And you can get your front row ticket (front and center right at home thanks to your own personal screen) ticket for FREE. In the 2017 Women’s Strength Summit, 24+ world-class female experts share their biggest strategies to help you get outside your comfort zone by building a strong body, mind, and spirit. Get the 2017 Playbook & your [...]
Snacking: the topic brings up some deeply rooted emotions and opinions in people. Here's mine summed up into one simple concept. I think it's best to eat 4 meals a day made up of a balanced ration of deeply nourishing protein, carbs, and fat. Here's the reality: life gets crazy, and snacking is often times unavoidable [...]
Cravings. Let's talk about them. ALL I WANT IS PORK (and salmon, always salmon). A couple weeks ago, my husband and I were in San Jose and stopped into the new Whole Foods. They had a whole glorious "paleo bar" and right smack in the middle was the most delicious smelling pork ever. Falling apart. [...]
This year is off to a crazy, albeit awesome, start, and I am taking my clean eating with me. Busy days are no excuse to let food quality go to the wayside. In fact, the busier life gets, the more important it is to eat nutrient dense foods because they keep energy levels high, mood [...]
So, the word is out. I am pregnant. And we are THRILLED! Read more on how cool this is here. I have to admit, though, that the first 4 months of this pregnancy were some of the toughest of my life. I was very sick... All. The. Time. The fact that morning sickness starts with [...]
This post is in honor of my favorite human on this planet. If you didn't know already, that's Rusty (my husband). I try to keep him out of the limelight, as he's a bit of an introvert, but this post (and this recipe) are for him. When we moved out of the rapidly growing, fast-paced [...]
One of the perks of moving back to California and settling in Santa Cruz is that we've gotten a chance to reconnect with our good friends here. Two such friends include Arne and Constanze Heissel, the brains and passionate hearts behind Living Cultures Superfoods yogurt, which is without a doubt the most delicious yogurt you'll ever [...]
