112. Understanding the Vagina Better with Dr. Nicole E. Williams

There’s so much information out there about everything from what products to use in the bath to how to do laundry and what strollers to use. It can be overwhelming. Yasmine Moussa is the founder of The Gentle Nursery, an evidence-based mom blog about wellness, gentle baby care, and non-toxic living for moms and babies. She’s also the founder of Biomeology Probiotics for mom and baby — and we’ve all heard how important gut health is by now. We talk about finding the right products for you and your child, dealing with the information overload that comes when you’re having your first, and remembering to take care of the mother as well.We Chat About:What led Yasmine to The Gentle NurserySimplifying baby product researchWhat to look out for with greenwashingThe biggest changes you can make to your homeThree things to focus on firstResources:gentlenursery.comInstagram: @thegentlenurseryFacebook: The Gentle Nursery's Non-Toxic Mommies GroupThe Gentle ListCredo BeautyThe Detox MarketConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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Hannah Matluck is the founder, producer, and host of The V Hive, a podcast about women’s intimate health. She’s also a certified holistic health and wellness coach. She launched her podcast as a result of her own experiences, battling chronic pelvic pain. After learning how to navigate these complicated challenges, she discovered how common pelvic pain is and, yet, how uncommonly it’s discussed. This made her determined to shine a light on the experiences of countless women, as well as opening other conversations around taboo topics that we all deserve access to. We talk about her personal health journey, why she’s decided to get back on birth control, and striving for a combination of eastern and western medicine.We Chat About:Why it’s so hard to diagnose pelvic painDeciding to get back on birth controlWorking with the seasons of your life and bodyHow Hannah’s concept of health and hormones have shiftedResources:thevhive.comInstagram: @hannahmatluckInstagram: @thevhivecurablehealth.comConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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Dr. Stephanie Estima is an expert in female metabolism with a special interest in functional neurology, brain metabolism, and how we can use nutrition to sync our menstrual cycle. We want to harness the power of our cycle to feel our absolute best.We have a conversation about how wise the body is, how we can use nutrition and movement, and how we can supercharge our sex drive. We also dive into the science of the menstrual cycle, estrogen, testosterone, liver detoxing, and more.We Chat About:The four phases of the menstrual cycleTips for liver healthWhy women struggle with low libidoHow to increase your sex driveSyncing movement with the cycleResources:hellobetty.clubInstagram: @dr.stephanie.estimaRead: "The Betty Body"Listen: Better with Dr. StephanieConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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Ashley Wray is the founder and CEO of Mala Collective, a company that works with artisans in Asia — from Bali, to India, to Nepal — creating products supporting mindfulness and meditation practices. After a serendipitous meeting in Bali sparked an obsession with mindfulness, Ashley founded Mala Collective in 2011. She has taken meditation training all over the world and works to make meditation more accessible and fun for everyone. We talk about finding your purpose, how we can make meditation less difficult, and the power that a meditation practice can bring into your life.We Chat About:What led her to found Mala CollectiveThe benefits of meditationFinding what feels good to youListening to and honing our intuitionDefining our own version of successBalancing hustle and easeAshley’s design processResources:ashleywray.coUse code NINA20 for 20% anything at malacollective.comMala Collective Guided MeditationsInstagram: @ashley__wrayInstagram: @malacollectiveConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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Simi Botic is a Certified Holistic Health and Anti-Diet Coach, author, barre instructor, and doula. She’s coached and supported women all over the world in her work, but after her own experience with childbirth, she became interested in the idea of supporting other women during that process as a doula. In this conversation, she shares the stories of her children’s births, how they were different, and how a doula made the experience better. She also talks about what to expect when giving birth, and how dropping those expectations is the best thing you can do for yourself.We Chat About:What got Simi interested in being a doulaThe differences between her birthing experiencesWhat doulas do during birthThe slow birth movementResources:simibotic.comInstagram: @simiboticJoin HeldJoin UnmeasuredConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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This is a very special episode! I am going to share my real experience going through labor and the birthing process. I wanted to capture the raw and authentic thoughts and emotions that take place from one week before the baby’s due date right up to the moment she’s born. I hope that hearing my mindset before, during, and after childbirth, how I react when things don’t go as planned, and everything else that comes up, gives you a fresh perspective that just doesn’t get seen when we’re talking theoretically.I Chat About:How I feel at 38-weeks pregnantThoughts about the pregnancy overallAbout that due dateWhen things don’t go according to planThe importance of having supportGoing through contractionsPostpartum reliefResources:YouTube: Pregnancy and Postpartum TVConnect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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We’re going to talk all about prenatal nutrition! Ryann Kipping is a clinically trained registered dietitian nutritionist, certified lactation educator, and the author of “The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook.” Ryann is also the founder of The Prenatal Nutritionist, a virtual nutrition private practice that focuses on preparing women for pregnancy and conquering nutrition during and after pregnancy. In this conversation, she answers your questions and mine about supplements, caffeine, go-to foods during pregnancy, and more.We Chat About:How Ryann got into the prenatal nutrition spaceCaffeine + coffee while pregnantFinding what feels right for youConsiderations around elimination dietsPrenatal vitaminsWhen to start thinking about nutritionFood groups to focus onGo-to simple mealsResources:theprenatalnutritionist.comJoin The Prenatal Nutrition LibraryInstagram: @prenatalnutritionist“The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook”Connect With Me:FREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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Bri Taggart is a registered nurse, lactation consultant, childbirth educator, and certified instructor of infant massage. She’s the mother of three kids — so she knows firsthand how rocky the road to parenthood can be! It’s her life’s mission to make that road as smooth as possible for new parents and moms-to-be. She answers so many questions about breastfeeding that I know you’re going to get so much value out of.We Chat About:Why women aren’t learning how to breastfeedWhat products you need, and what you don’tHow hormones affect milk productionWhat you can do to support milk supplyWhether or not to pump in the first two weeksWhy breastfeeding is not “all or nothing”Storing breastmilkWhat to do if your baby falls asleep during feedingResources:breezybabies.comInstagram: @breezy__babiesPurchase Bri’s Baby Massage Course and use code NINA5 for $5 off!Listen: Breezy Babies PodcastOrganic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream by Earth MamaGet 10% off Haakaa products at haakaausa.com with the code BREEZY10Connect With Me:Join the waitlist for my Summer Hormone CoachingFREE WORKBOOK - Learn how to support the 4 phases of your cycle!Private Hormone and FAM CoachingBook a Reiki SessionLet’s be friends on Instagram: @nourishedwithninaHealing Hormones is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:FAM TrainingLearn how to prevent pregnancy naturally and ditch birth control without fear. This training is for women who have been thinking about getting off birth control and have questions about fertility awareness method (FAM).Join my FREE FAM Training

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