Join Alejandra Carrasco, M.D. and Christine Maren, D.O., founders of Hey Mami, as they interview some of the top experts about all things Mamihood: preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood! They're here to support you on your journey and help make sense of both modern medicine and holistic wellness. *Please note that the information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your medical provider.
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029: What Are Adaptogens? w/ Shelese Pratt, ND
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In today’s episode we are talking all about adaptogenic herbs (like ashwagandha). Our guest today is Dr. Shelese Pratt, who believes in integrative and holistic medicine. Her practice and clinic are focused on neurology and complex medical conditions relating to metabolic disease. Dr. Pratt uses functional medicine and her expertise in biochemistry…
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028: Relationships After Kids w/ Matt Morgan
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In today’s episode we are talking about relationships after kids, and rekindling a marriage or partnership. Our guest is Matt Morgan, one of the leading coaching experts in the country. From dating to engaged to married couples, Matt has helped thousands of couples bulletproof their relationships. His expertise and advice extends to every area of l…
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027: 5 Key Nutrients to Improve Egg Health w/ Nora DeBora CNP, FAMM
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In today’s episode we are talking about how to improve egg quality in just 90 days, the best foods and nutrients for egg health, and how to support egg health through lifestyle. Our guest today is Nora DeBora, a Preconception Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, and Fertility Awareness Practitioner who helps women prepare for pregnancy and have a h…
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026: What You Need To Know About IVF, Early Menopause, Endometrial Cancer w/ Amber Fischer, MS, CNS, LDN
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In today’s episode we are talking about PCOS, fertility treatments, endometrial cancer and early menopause. Our guest today is Amber Fischer, a Certified Nutrition Specialist who specializes in functional nutrition approaches to PCOS, fertility, and women's health issues. Her approach looks at the root causes of disease and dysfunction and uses foo…
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025: Nutrition for Gestational Diabetes w/ Lily Nichols, RDN
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In today’s episode we are talking about real food for both prenatal and gestational diabetes. Our guest today is Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated…
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024: Nourishing Your Fertility With Food w/ Alison Marras, NTP
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In today’s episode we are talking about the role food plays in fertility, especially for those with Hashimoto's or PCOS. Our guest today is Alison Marras of the popular gut-healthy food blog Food by Mars, and author of The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook. She is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, known for Gut health and Autoimmune nutrition using Pale…
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023: Gut Health During Preconception w/ Katie Morra, MS, RD, LDN, IFMCP
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In today’s episode we are talking about gut health during preconception. Katie Morra, our guest, is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and Registered Dietitian specializing in gut health and nutrition. Katie is the founder of a virtual functional medicine practice, Gut Honest Truth, that focuses on the root causes of inflam…
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022: Raising A Healthy Family w/ Madiha Saeed, MD
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We're talking all about holistic parenting. Dr. Madiha Saeed, also known as HolisticMom, MD, is a practicing board certified family physician in the USA, health influencer, international speaker and a best-selling author. Her best-selling book The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease, a best-selling functional medicin…
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021: Your Pelvic Floor, Diastasis Recti, And More! w/ Erica Ziel, FDNP, CPT, PPES
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In today's episode, we are talking all about fitness before, during, and after pregnancy. We'll dive into a discussion about the core, the pelvic floor, and why kegels might cause more harm than good in some people! Erica Ziel is the founder and creator of Core Athletica®, The Core Rehab Program, Knocked-Up Fitness®, Pre/Postnatal instructor traine…
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020: What's Stress Got To Do With It? w/ Brooke Kalanick, ND, MS, L.Ac
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In today's episode, we're talking all about how stress can impact our hormonal health. Dr. Brooke Kalanick is a licensed naturopathic doctor and women’s hormone expert. She is the co-author of Hangry: 5 Simple Steps to Balance Your Hormones & Restore Your Joy and the host of the popular podcast, The Dr. Brooke Show. Dr. Brooke specializes in PCOS, …
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019: Is Gut Health Important For Pregnancy? w/ Vincent Pedre, MD
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In today’s episode we are talking about the importance of gut health for preconception. Our guest today is Dr. Vincent Pedre, the Medical Director of Pedre Integrative Health and Founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, nutraceutical consultant for NatureMD and Orthomolecular Products, CEO of Happy Gut Life LLC, and a Functional Medicine-Certified Practition…
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018: Estrogen Dominance, The Thyroid, And Fertility w/ Tara Scott, MD, FACOG, ABAARM, ABOIM, CNMP
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In today’s episode we are talking about hormones and how they can affect fertility. Our guest today is Dr. Tara Scott, known for her work in Integrative Gynecology and Hormones. Dr. Scott, known as the Hormone Guru, helps women find the cause of their symptoms and get them on a path to optimal health. She comes with over 25 years of experience and …
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017: What Is Restorative Reproductive Medicine? w/ Naomi Whittaker, MD, OBGYN
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In today’s episode we are talking about Restorative Reproductive Medicine, and how using this methodology helps to diagnose and treat women's health issues and infertility. Dr. Naomi Whittaker is a fertility surgeon focused on women's restorative reproductive medicine, compassionate healthcare, and education. She is a board-certified OBGYN and a fe…
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016: 5 Practical Ways To Prepare For Pregnancy w/ Taylor Dukes, NP
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There's so much information out there on how to have a healthy pregnancy. It can quickly become overwhelming! Our guest today will share just five practical ways to prepare for pregnancy. Taylor Dukes is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a private practice in Texas, where she also owns a wellness center that includes everything from …
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015: The Causes Of Unexplained Infertility w/ Kalea Wattles, ND
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We are talking about unexplained infertility using the lens of functional medicine to unravel its many causes. Our guest today is Dr. Kalea Wattles. Dr. Wattles is a Naturopathic Physician specializing in fertility and Functional Medicine. She earned her doctorate from Bastyr University and is certified as a Functional Medicine Practitioner by the …
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014: How Reproductive Toxins Affect Fertility and Pregnancy w/ Shala Salem, MD
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Studies show that a particular group of chemicals called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can have negative effects on female and male reproductive health. Our guest today is Shala Salem, MD. Dr. Salem is an Integrative Gynecologist with over a decade of experience. After completing OB GYN residency in Brooklyn, New York, she completed a fello…
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013: Avoiding Toxins In Preconception And Pregnancy w/ Lara Adler
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We're discussing the impact of toxins on pregnancy and fertility, how to reduce your toxic exposure, and more! Our guest is Lara Adler, an environmental toxins expert and educator who teaches health professionals how to eliminate the #1 thing holding their clients back from the results they are seeking - the unaddressed link between chemicals and c…
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012: Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance, Gestational Diabetes...Oh My! w/ Jaime Seeman, MD
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Blood sugar issues may play a role in fertility challenges. Our guest today is Dr. Jaime Seeman, a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Seeman is currently in private practice at Mid City OBGYN offering a full range of services in obstetrics, gynecology, robotic surgery and primary care. She is a fellow i…
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011: Fertility Awareness And Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle w/ Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, FAE
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Did you know that regular ovulation is important, whether or not you want children? Our guest today is Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health.…
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010: Hormone Balance And Fertility w/ Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH
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We both use a dried urine test called DUTCH to measure comprehensive hormone levels in our clinical practices. We find this test to be super useful and love the objective data which helps drive our individualized protocols. Our guest today is the Medical Director for the DUTCH Test, Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH. Dr. Jones is an internationally reco…
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009: Mindset for Preconception w/ Shelly Sethi, DO
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Mindset might play a bigger role in your mamihood journey than you think! Our guest is Dr. Shelly Sethi, a double board certified family physician who provides integrative and functional medicine to people who are looking for clarity and root-cause resolution of their chronic health issues, and to people who want to optimize their body and brain to…
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008: How To Grow A Healthy Baby Brain w/ Maya Shetreat, MD
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In today's episode, we're talking all about a baby's brain: when it develops, how it develops, and how preconception health influences a baby's neurological development. Our guest is Dr. Maya Shetreat, a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure. She has been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, NPR, Sky News, The …
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007: Post-Birth Control Syndrome And Fertility w/ Jolene Brighten, ND
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Trying to figure out when to stop birth control to try and conceive can be confusing, especially when you add Post-Birth Control Syndrome to the equation! Our guest today is Dr. Jolene Brighten, a naturopathic physician and prominent leader in women’s medicine and the emerging science of Post-Birth Control Syndrome — studying the effects of hormona…
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006: Nutrition For Fertility And Preconception w/ Stephanie Rome, MS, CNS, LDN
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Nutrition is a tricky topic, because there's just so much conflicting information out there! Today, we'll shed some light on nutrition for fertility and preconception health. Our guest is Stephanie Rome, MS, CNS, LDN, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and owner of Keenist (a nutrition counseling practice she founded in 2014).…
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005: How Can A Fertility Doctor Help You On Your Pregnancy Journey? w/ Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD
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We love personalized care, especially when it comes to fertility care! Today, we'll be discussing the conventional approach to infertility, and the TUSHY Method. Our guest is Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, also known as the Egg Whisperer. She graduated from UCLA School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Harvard Medical Sch…
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004: How Can a Man Increase His Fertility? w/ Geo Espinosa, ND
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Male fertility issues contribute to about 50% of all infertility cases. So knowing how to support fertility and better sperm health is important for healthy conception. Our guest today is Geo Espinosa, ND, a naturopathic functional medicine doctor who is recognized as an authority in urology and men's health.…
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003: Nutrigenomics And Epigenetics In Preconception Health w/ Alex Swanson, MS
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Genes can give us insights into digestion, energy, hormones, stress, brain health, inflammation, longevity, detoxification, and even athletic performance. Understanding unique nutritional needs and vulnerabilities is important, especially as it relates to preconception health. Our guest is Alex Swanson, MS. Alex is the founder of Nutrition Genome, …
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002: What to Look For In A Prenatal Vitamin w/ Sarah Morgan, MS
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There are so many choices when it comes to choosing a prenatal vitamin...it can get overwhelming, fast! So today, we'll break down what to look for in a prenatal. Our guest is Sarah Morgan, MS. Sarah is a modern day inventor, known for innovative ideas that connect science to every day life.Av Hey Mami
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In this episode, Drs. Carrasco and Maren share what led them to start Hey Mami, and what drew them to the preconception and pregnancy space.Av Hey Mami
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