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Healthy As A Mother

Healthy As A Mother

De : Dr. Morgan MacDermott & Dr. Leah Gordon
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Healthy as a Mother, the podcast for becoming and being a mother, with your cohosts Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors who get it. Each week we teach you how to be the healthiest mother you can be - from fertility and preconception, to pregnancy and birth prep, through postpartum and throughout motherhood - empowering you with the natural health guidance and education you’re not getting elsewhere, so you can confidently navigate the broken system at large. The real, the raw, the un-talked about.

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  • Detoxing Before Pregnancy: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t) | #162

    Detoxing Before Pregnancy: What Actually Matters (and What Doesn’t) | #162
    Apr 29 2026
    Detoxing before pregnancy is one of the most misunderstood topics in the health space. In this episode, we break down what detox actually means in the body, why it matters for fertility, and how to approach it safely without creating more harm than good.You’ll learn how toxins impact hormones, ovulation, and pregnancy, and why your body’s ability to eliminate toxins matters more than simply “detoxing.”We also walk through the most important systems involved in detoxification including the liver, lymphatic system, and organs of elimination, plus the biggest mistakes people make when trying to detox while actively trying to conceive.If you’ve ever wondered whether you should detox before pregnancy, this episode gives you a clear, realistic framework.0:00 Trailer & Introduction 2:44 What Is a Toxin? Internal vs. External Explained 6:27 Endocrine Disruptors & Their Impact on Fertility 7:55 The Overflowing Sink Analogy 8:51 Why Some People Can "Get Away With" Anything (Genetics & Drain) 11:43 Epigenetics — Why You & Your Grandma Are Different 13:29 The 3-Part Detox Framework: Faucet, Drain & Liver 13:58 The Knife Factory Analogy (How Your Liver Works) 14:52 The Poop Train & Pee Train Explained 17:44 Critical Rule: No Active Detox During Your Two-Week Wait 21:51 Ideal Timeline: 3–6 Months Before Trying to Conceive 24:12 Step 1 — Getting Your Organs of Elimination Working (Poop, Pee, Sweat) 26:31 Sauna & Sweating: When It's Safe & When to Stop 29:17 The Sperm Factor — Why Men Need to Stop Sauna 3 Months Early 30:41 The Lymph System — Trash in New York City Analogy 31:46 Dry Brushing, Rebounders & Vibration Plates 36:35 Breast Massage & Electrolymphatic Drainage 38:27 The Liver Deep Dive: Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 Detox 41:13 Cruciferous Vegetables, DIM & Food-Based Liver Support 42:37 Key Herbs: Dandelion, Burdock, Milk Thistle, Artichoke 47:18 What Liver Enzymes on Blood Work Actually Tell You (And What They Don't) 48:52 Bile, Gallbladder Health & Bitter Herbs 53:20 Castor Oil Packs — How, When & Where 56:57 The Nervous System as a Detox Organ 58:55 Social Media, News & EMFs as "Energetic Toxins" 60:51 Protecting Yourself From Information Overload During TTC 62:59 The Energetic Sink: Why Some People Spiral & Others Don't 70:29 Boundaries With News & Social Media in the Preconception Window 74:05 How to Go Deeper: Courses, Membership & Working with a PractitionerResources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Womanhood Wellness MembershipLiver SauceThe Toxin Solution by Dr. Joe Pizzorno Healthy As A Mother Episode #161 - Boundaries In MotherhoodHealthy As A Mother Episode #22 - Detoxing Before PregnancyHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HAAM and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h et 19 min
  • Boundaries in Motherhood: Why You Feel Controlled (and How to Take Your Power Back) | #161

    Boundaries in Motherhood: Why You Feel Controlled (and How to Take Your Power Back) | #161
    Apr 22 2026
    What if the tension you feel in motherhood isn’t about your decisions… but about your boundaries?In this episode, we break down one of the most overlooked skills women need to navigate pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood: setting boundaries with family, friends, and outside opinions.From pressure around home birth to unsolicited advice from parents and in-laws, this conversation unpacks why boundaries feel so hard, what they actually are (and aren’t), and how to confidently take your power back without damaging your relationships.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by opinions, pressure, or expectations around motherhood… this episode will shift how you see it.00:00 Trailer & Introduction01:33 Why Boundaries in Motherhood Feel So Hard02:54 What a Boundary Actually Is (and What It’s Not)06:42 Why Most Women Misunderstand Boundaries07:38 The Power of Controlling Your Response (Not Others)09:22 Real-Life Example of Healthy Boundaries11:07 Why Boundaries Protect Relationships (Not Damage Them)13:37 Should You Communicate Boundaries Ahead of Time?16:29 Handling Strong Disagreements (Vaccines, Parenting Choices)18:24 Why Parents Struggle to Let Go of Control21:16 What Happens When You Set Boundaries for the First Time22:36 Why Consistency Is Everything24:48 Becoming a “New Version” of Yourself in Relationships28:40 Communication Frameworks That Actually Work30:10 Birth Choices and Family Pressure Explained33:26 Real Story: Shifting Beliefs Around Home Birth34:51 How to Respond to Extreme Pushback37:43 Who Gets to Be at Your Birth (and Who Doesn’t)41:30 How to Communicate Firm Boundaries Clearly44:46 Why Waiting for Birth Can Create Stress48:37 Postpartum Boundaries and Baby Handling51:38 Scripts for Setting Boundaries Respectfully53:18 Why Women Struggle with Boundaries More Than Men56:30 The Deeper Root: Fear of Rejection and Losing Connection57:37 The Role of Intuition and Safety (Gift of Fear Insight)01:00:00 Final Thoughts: Boundaries as EmpowermentResources Mentioned In This Episode:Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy RelationshipsHome Birth StatsThe Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from ViolenceDr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call LessonsHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HAAM and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h et 11 min
  • The Future of IVF Embryo Testing (and What Rhino Babies Reveal About Fertility) with Cara Wells, PhD | #160

    The Future of IVF Embryo Testing (and What Rhino Babies Reveal About Fertility) with Cara Wells, PhD | #160
    Apr 15 2026
    In this episode of Healthy As A Mother, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of IVF: embryo selection.Because here’s the truth most people don’t realize…Even today, many IVF labs still rely on visual grading methods developed over 50 years ago to choose which embryo becomes your baby. And that could be the reason so many “perfect-looking” embryos fail.Today, Dr. Leah sits down with Cara Wells, PhD, a reproductive physiologist and founder of a groundbreaking fertility technology that uses non-invasive video analysis to assess embryo health in real time.Instead of just looking at embryos… Her technology measures how they behave.And what they’ve discovered could completely change IVF outcomes.0:00 Trailer + Intro0:55 Meet Cara Wells, PhD + Her Background2:15 The Problem with IVF Embryo Grading6:25 Why IVF Feels Like a “Black Box”10:47 The Technology That Inspired a Breakthrough13:04 How Embryo Video Analysis Works18:15 Why This Technology Matters for IVF Patients20:49 Can We Improve Egg + Sperm Quality?22:20 Why “Perfect” Embryos Still Fail24:36 What Animal Research Reveals About Fertility29:15 Why Animal Health Research Matters for Humans32:12 What This Tech Reveals About Sperm Quality40:25 How This Impacts Endangered Species47:35 The Rhino Fertility Discovery53:02 What Animals Reveal About Human Conditions59:35 PGT Testing vs Non-Invasive Embryo Testing1:03:25 How to Learn More + Closing ThoughtsResources From This Episode:Dr. Leah's Womanhood Wellness MembershipEmgenisys WebsiteCara Well's LinkedInHealthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HAAM and save 10% at FondUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHER
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    1 h et 12 min
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