Wellness For The Win Podcast

Solo pod today all about healthy snacking! This is something I often got questions about from clients when working as a dietitian. 

Questions I addressed: 

• How many snacks a day should I be eating? 
• What should snacks consist of?
• What are some examples of healthy snacks? 
• What can I snack on all day long without gaining weight? 
• Does snacking lead to weight gain? 
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

I hope you will find this short-ish episode helpf...

Today is a quick-ish solo episode!

I'm looking back on my 2024 ins & outs -- what to keep & what to ditch, plus my 2025 word of the year, what I'm looking forward to, and other reflections!

Plus 4 years of motherhood, and other randomness! ENJOY!

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Today is a solo episode! Per usual -- all over the place. Just answering a bunch of random Q&A I've gotten recently!

What I covered: 

• Big boy bed transition with Rhett -- how it started & how it's going 
• Holiday appetizer ideas -- (easy cinnamon rolls, apps, pumpkin crescent rolls) -- head to wellnessforthewin.com for recipes!  
• toddler discipline -- how we approach it 
• places that have larger adaptive o...

This episode with the licensed therapists from The Counseling Co. is all about the "happiness trap" -- AKA, how our beliefs around happiness can get in the way of our expectations and also… the difference between fulfillment and happiness. Are YOU truly happy in your life? Does being content mean you've "settled"? 

This is a loaded topic that applies to all of us! I hope you find value in this con...

So excited to have my good friend, neighbor and PUBLISHED AUTHOR Bianca Miller on the pod today! This one is slightly chaotic -- enjoy ; )

What we covered:

• How and why she decided to step away from teaching & her career journey that led her to becoming a full-time author
• How long were you planning / writing Diving In (your debut novel) before it was officially published? 
• The first draft of a book vs. the finished pro...

I'm SO excited to have Kellie Bullard-Kelley BACK on the podcast today for part 2! She was on waaaaay back on episode 6 of the podcast, so today is a little life update several years later. 

We talk about life after losing her husband at age 26, dating and remarrying as a young widow, how she navigated her grief then and now, tips for dealing with grief or supporting loved ones through it, leaning on faith, and more. 

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Solo episode today! 

What I covered: 

• NAPA – Levi’s therapy intensive in Colorado – recap
  • Goals now that we’re home 

Random Q&A:

• Do we need to avoid gluten and dairy? 
• Basic tips for someone looking to start eating healthier 
• What I’m doing to lower my cholesterol 
• C-section scar – how has it healed almost 17 months postpartum? 
• Dream podcast guests I’d love to have on
• How do you take care of yourself as a...

In today’s episode, I sat down with therapists Kelsey & Tara from the Counseling Co. (women’s mental health practice located in the Kansas City area) to take a deep dive into the therapy process.

What you can expect in this episode: 

• How to find a therapist that is right for you 
• Different types of therapy: talk therapy vs. EMDR, etc. 
• What does a therapy session look like? How do you get started, how does it end, etc. 
• Do you u...

Today is a solo episode! What you can expect when you listen: 

• Sharing some thoughts on health and wellness goals & habits – why motivation isn’t enough & what you need instead 
• We’ll talk about the WHY behind your food + exercise choices, and other things that impact your overall wellness
• Discuss short-term and long-term benefits of movement + healthy eating 
• One of my personal health goals I’m currently focusing on 
• Can in...

This solo episode includes lots of random Q&A that you guys submitted on IG! I'm addressing some things like:

• Motherhood -- my favorite parts 
• Do I get hateful comments or DMs on IG? 
• Has honesty about the challenges of motherhood on IG gone too far? 
• C-section recovery 
• Navigating grief after a miscarriage -- tips 
• Easy meal inspiration 
• Can intuitive eating and weight loss go together? 
• Recent purchases I'm loving
• And mo...

This conversation is all about gestational diabetes with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in the condition -- Leslee Flannery, RD.

Listen in to hear: 

• What is gestational diabetes? 
• What causes gestational diabetes / risk factors 
• How can we prevent gestational diabetes 
• Rate of type 2 diabetes AFTER gestational diabetes 
• Risks of gestational diabetes to mom and baby
• Do you have to be induced early if you have GDM? 
• Be...

Please enjoy this random, unplanned and all over the place solo episode // also featuring my special guest, mister Rhett. ; ) 

Affiliate Links I Mentioned: 

• Outdoor swing 
• Water table
• Water pump for water table
• Toddler boy's sweat shorts 
• Burt's Bees Baby Powder

If you have any segment ideas or requests, shoot me a DM on IG! 

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Heather Lasco is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in working with individuals with eating disorders. In this episode we dive into all things disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, recovery, supporting a loved one who is struggling, and so much more. 

What we covered: 

• What are the eating disorders and how are they diagnosed 
• What is binge eating disorder 
• Are EDs a mental health disorder? 
• What is orthorexia? 
• Is...

Hello! Today is a random solo episode that is all over the place, per usual. Here's what you can expect: 

• random Q&A  / would you rather 
• recent amazon purchases
• summer bucket list 
• how I grew on Instagram 
• a little rant about IG & comparison
• mom tips & inspiration 
• recent books i've loved and recommend  
• future podcast guests coming soon 
• three year old discipline tips & resources (Dr. Becky Good Inside, Big L...

For anyone interested in learning about using REAL FOOD for tube feeding, you have to listen to this conversation! My friend and fellow dietitian, Hilarie Geurink is here to share alllll of her knowledge on this area and I know you will leave with so many amazing takeaways. She knows her stuff, but she is also so compassionate and recognizes this is not one-size-fits-all, and shares how you can achieve this with your unique feeding...

Hiiiii friends! Enjoy this spontaneous solo episode -- going over 2024 Ins & Outs, goals for the year, random Q&A and life updates. : )

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Today we have Sarah of Kansas City Mom Collective on the podcast to tell us allll the best recs around KC to check out with your family and little ones! 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 

• Kid-friendly places to eat / bars
• Summertime activities / places to get memberships
• Best parks to visit in the KC area 
• Events and meet-ups for local mamas 
• Options closer to north KC 
• Ideas for kid’s birthday parties 
• Activities for fall 
• Christmas lights...

Today we have Kelly of The Car Mom on the podcast! I loved this conversation and know you guys will, too.

Tune in to hear: 

• How Kelly got started with The Car Mom
• How women can feel empowered to confidently buy a car themselves 
• Buying used vs. new vehicles - what to consider 
• What to think about before buying a car & most important features for families 
• How can sedans work for families 
• Do you need a 3-row vehicle? 
• Be...