Holistic Pregnancy

We talk a lot about intuition in the pregnancy and birth space. But intuition isn’t something you magically access when labor starts. It’s something you strengthen — and it starts in the body.
In this episode, I sit down with kinesiologist and Pilates specialist Rachael Robertson to explore how embodied movement builds trust, awareness, and nervous system regulation.
We discuss:
What embodiment actually means (and why so many women feel disconnected)
How chronic tension, old injuries, and overtraining impact intuition
The link between nervous system safety and physiological birth
Why pelvic stability and breathwork matter long before labor begins
Movement as preparation for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
How to stop overriding your body and start listening to it
This conversation is about rebuilding strength without force — and developing the kind of body awareness that carries into labor, motherhood, and everyday life.
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In this episode, I am sitting down with Jes Reynolds, founder of Born From Her and the world’s only Holistic Root-Cause Hyperemesis Gravidarum Practitioner, to explore hyperemesis gravidarum from a completely different angle.
Rather than accepting HG as random or unavoidable, Jes explains how mineral depletion, nervous system stress, nutritional gaps, and preconception preparation may all play a role.
This conversation covers both prevention and management — without minimizing the very real severity of HG.
You’ll learn:
What hyperemesis gravidarum actually is
Why the “it’s just hormones” explanation falls short
The role of mineral status and depletion
Nervous system regulation and stress load
Preconception preparation strategies
Holistic support tools during pregnancy
How to think about root cause while still honoring symptom management
Connect with Jes on Instgram at @born_from_her
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The Estimated Due Date (EDD) is based on Naegele’s Rule — a 200-year-old formula that assumes a 28-day cycle and ovulation on day 14. In this episode, we unpack why that’s overly simplistic, how ultrasound “dating” plays into it, and how a single date creates unnecessary urgency around induction.
We also cover:
What’s actually considered a normal gestation range
How the label “overdue” shifts decision-making
Absolute vs. relative risk at 39–41+ weeks
Practical questions to ask your provider
Mindset shifts to move from a due date to a due window
Grounded ways to navigate the final weeks without anxiety
If your due date is approaching — or has passed — this episode will help you zoom out, think critically, and prepare for birth based on physiology, not external pressures.
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In this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, I’m joined by Illie Balaj, CEO and Founder of Live Healthillie, for a grounded and practical conversation about what optimal health really looks like before pregnancy. You can find her on Instagram at @healthillie!
We dive into why true preconception health goes far beyond “just taking a prenatal” and why fertility isn’t only about your cycle. Ili shares her common-sense approach to wellness, focusing on nutrient-dense eating, non-toxic living, and building health from the inside out to support the entire body long before you ever see a positive pregnancy test.
Throughout this conversation, we explore what foundational health actually means, how preconception preparation supports hormones, fertility, and overall well-being, and why starting now, even if pregnancy feels far off, can make a meaningful difference. You’ll walk away with practical, realistic tips you can begin implementing today to support your health, fertility, and future pregnancy more intentionally.
This episode is for anyone who wants to feel empowered and informed about preconception health, fertility, and what it truly means to prepare the body for pregnancy in a holistic, sustainable way.
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In this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, I’m breaking down one of the most common fears around birth: pain. Instead of talking about how to avoid it, I explain how pain actually works in labor, and why understanding it can completely change the way you experience birth.
I share why labor pain is different from injury pain, how the brain interprets pain through fear and expectation, and why labor pain is actually productive and purposeful. We talk about the role of the nervous system, hormones like oxytocin and endorphins, and why feeling safe matters so much during labor.
This episode is for you if:
You feel anxious or afraid of labor pain
You want to understand what your body is actually doing during birth
You’re planning a medicated or unmedicated birth and want an informed choice
You want to break the fear–tension–pain cycle before labor begins
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