Mind Body Mother

Clinical Psychologist and Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins the show to explore the realities of relationships after having kids. We dive into navigating conflict and resentment, rebuilding intimacy and redefining what sex and connection look like amidst the overwhelm of parenting. If you’ve ever wondered how to reignite connection, joy and playfulness in your relationship after kids, this episode is for you!

We discuss:

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In this solo episode, Mind Body Mother Host and Integrative Nutrition and Fitness Coach Helene Kusman shares why high-protein lunches are essential for moms who want more energy, fewer cravings and better mood stability throughout the day. She breaks down how much protein you actually need and 5 mom-life-friendly lunch ideas you can make without spending hours in the kitchen.

If you find yourself skipping lunch, snacking all day, or...

Physical therapist, founder of Sergent Wellness and mom Dr. Julie Sergent joins the show to discuss how to stay active, strong, and pain-free—long-term. We dive into the connection between stress, sleep, and pain that often impacts moms. Julie shares her expertise on how strength training is an important tool for recovery and how to realistically add more movement to life with kids.

Julie also opens up about her divorce when her dau...

Registered Dietitian Lily Nichols is the author of the #1 bestselling book on prenatal nutrition, Real Food for Pregnancy. She joins Helene to shed light on what’s missing from the conventional conversation around fertility and pregnancy nutrition.

From the controversial topic of methylated folate vs. folic acid and MTHFR mutations to animal vs. plant protein and egg quality, Lily brings a science-backed, evidence based perspective ...

In this solo episode, MBM host Helene Kusman shares a non-judgmental guide for drinking less or quitting alcohol in a way that feels aligned with your health goals, lifestyle and the realities of motherhood.

Helene walks you through practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life examples that can help you rethink your relationship with alcohol. Whether you want to sleep better, reduce anxiety, support hormone balance or just fe...

Dr. Ana’Necia Williams, founder and Clinical Director of Momology Maternal Wellness Club, joins the podcast to redefine self-care through the phases of motherhood from pre-conception to empty nesting.

We discuss how to rethink self care on a deeper level by healing your inner child, unpacking generational trauma, learning how to ask for support, and creating space to rediscover who you are outside of your role as a mom.

With her exp...

Dr. Anjali Dsouza, a board certified integrative and functional medicine doctor who specializes in women’s health and hormones joins the show to discuss optimizing metabolic health from the reproductive years to perimenopause and beyond.

We get into why only 12% of Americans are metabolically healthy and how even those at a “normal” weight may be unknowingly dealing with insulin resistance or chronic inflammation. If you’ve ever fe...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that so many busy moms struggle with—how to build a consistent workout routine, stay motivated, and finally start seeing real results. Whether your goals are physical, mental, or a combination of both, this episode will guide you through practical steps to create a routine that actually sticks and leads to change.

From battling exhaustion and self-doubt to finding time in your unpredicta...

In today’s episode, Psychodynamic Therapist, Friendship Educator and toddler mom Blake Blankenbecler joins me for an honest conversation on all things friendship in motherhood. We discuss how to both maintain existing friendships and cultivate new aligned relationships as a busy mom. Blake shares her journey of moving around a lot, going through infertility and how to navigate friendships through challenging seasons of life.

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In today’s episode, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack breaks down how to understand and optimize your overall health using your menstrual cycle as a vital sign. We discuss how to use cycle charting to both get pregnant when it’s desired and avoid pregnancy when it’s not. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign and Real Food for Fertility. She also host...

The tens of thousands of chemicals we are surrounded by impact our hormones, nervous systems, gut health, weight, metabolism and countless health outcomes. They also of course impact our children's health and development from the time they are in utero, so there is a lot of motivation as moms to really understand and avoid them.  Listen to 3 women's health doctors on what you need to know about environmental toxins, endocri...

Erica Djossa is the founder and CEO of Momwell, a Registered Psychotherapist and mom of 3. You may know her from her viral motherhood graphics on Instagram or book, Releasing the Motherload. In today's conversation, Erica gives practical tools for avoiding burnout and reducing the overwhelm of motherhood by managing the mental load. She breaks down how to work with your partner, set boundaries and get support to finally stop st...

Co-Owner of Bluegrass Doulas, Rebecca Mercer shares intimate details of the surrogacy journey from her perspective as a gestational carrier. From the serendipitous moment of connecting with the intended parents on Facebook to multiple rounds of IVF, miscarriage, and a D and C, the path was anything but linear on the road to a healthy baby. Rebecca opens up about the unexpected challenges of surrogacy including the traumatic birth t...

On her 36th birthday and the one year anniversary of the podcast, MBM host Helene Kusman shares her experience managing blood sugar, cholesterol and becoming the CEO of her own health. She gets into how she tested 100+ biomarkers to uncover hidden health issues without having to visit a doctor or go through insurance.  Helene addresses questions she has gotten from the audience about wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) and t...

In today’s conversation, Dr. Corina Dunlap shares how to heal common skin conditions like Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis and Rosacea by getting to the root cause. She is a mom of two, licensed Naturopathic Doctor and founder/CEO of Naturopathic by Design. Dr. Corina Dunlap discusses both the “outside in” and “inside out” causes of skin issues such as a hormone or gut imbalances. She shares diet, supplement, and product considerations for ...

Evidence Based Birth Founder and CEO Dr. Rebecca Dekker joins Helene to discuss all things birth interventions, from epidurals to inductions, C-Sections and everything you need to know. This is a judgement free conversation that breaks down the research you can consider to understand your birth options and make evidence based choices that feel intuitively right for you and your family.

We discuss:

-What is routine versus evidence ...

In today’s episode, Registered Dietitian Vanessa Rissetto helps us cut through the BS and identify simple strategies for meal prep and weight loss that actually work for busy moms. She is the CEO and Co-founder of Culina Health, a revolutionary company that makes nutrition care more inclusive and accessible for everyone. Vanessa has been a frequent guest on The Today Show, honored by Goldman Sachs as one of the “Most Exceptional En...

Get ready for your physically and mentally healthiest year yet with life-changing advice from top wellness experts. This “best of” episode features words of wisdom from REI/OBGYN Dr. Natalie Crawford, Functional Dietitian Jillian Greaves, Personal Trainer Marlie Cohen, LPCC Lauren Muir and OBGYN Dr. Stephanie Hack. This episode is packed with actionable steps from inspiring women’s health professionals to help you prioritize your n...

Dr. Aviva Romm is an MD, midwife and herbalist who has bridged the best of traditional medicine with good science for over three decades. In today’s conversation, Dr. Aviva shares actionable steps we can take when it comes to diet, environmental toxins and optimizing our hormone health from her New York Times bestseller, Hormone Intelligence. She discusses healing the most common hormone issues, considering both natural and pharmac...