{10.4} What the Heck is Ultra Processed Food and What Should I Do About It?

In this episode of Raising Healthy Mothers I take a fresh look at ultra processed food through the lens of the intention of the food as well as the ingredients in it that make it ultra processed.

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{10.1} 6 Things Not To Do For Your Health in 2024

The 6 things to STOP doing this year if this is the year you finally want to get your health on track.

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{9.10} Keeping the Family Machine Well-Oiled with Maija Tweeddale, Nutritional Therapist

This week's guest on Raising Healthy Mothers is Maija Tweeddale, a nutritionist helping parents create nutrition and lifestyle habits that stick so they can have the energy and good mood they need for a family life without drama.

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{9.9} But My Partner Can't Get Involved! 17 Things a Non-Breastfeeding Partner Can Do for a New Baby

Today I'm tackling a common question that comes up every time I run a breastfeeding course: how partners can bond with baby without feeding them.

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{9.8} How to Make it Work: Managing Exhaustion While Breastfeeding Your Second Child

In this episode I'm talking about managing exhaustion when breastfeeding your second child. I discuss the 3 reasons why it might not be as exhausting as you think; 6 ways to muddle through the exhaustion; why it’s not just about lack of sleep and physical exhaustion'; and how mindful breastfeeding plays a part in managing the exhaustion.

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{9.7} How Becoming a Mother for the Second Time Changed My Business: 100th Episode Special

This week I’m celebrating 100 episodes on Raising Healthy Mothers! And this time I’m in the interviewee chair. My husband interviews me about how I became a nutritional therapist, how things have evolved for me, and most importantly - what my favourite Malaysian food is. This is a fun episode celebrating something I’m super proud of!

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{9.5} The Motherhood RESET Method: The 5 Pillars to Raise a Healthy Mother

I’ve been specialising in motherhood nutrition for 5 years. Over the years I've developed my 5-pillar Motherhood RESET Method that encompasses much more than nutrition and diet. And in this episode I'm diving deep into each pillar and what they mean for a nourished motherhood:

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{9.1} Back to School Self-Care: How to Revive After the Summer Break

It's time to embrace the return to the routine of school - without simultaneously succumbing to the pressures and stressors that they bring too! Listen to the latest episode to learn my 5 top tips for self-care in motherhood.

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8.12 How to Survive the Summer Holidays Without a Garden

Being inside without your own personal outdoor space is really hard when you have energetic kids who love being outdoors. So in this week's episode I'm offering 7 ways I have found to get outside on a regular basis.

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{8.11} How to Have a Body-Positive Summer

This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm diving into body positivity over the summer. I discuss the importance of positive self talk, rejecting diet culture, reframing exercise and food and responding to negative comments in an empowering way.

{8.10} 4 Steps to Break the Snack Cycle and Take Control of Cravings

This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm tackling a topic that came top when I ran a poll on what's holding you back from making health changes: Snacking and cravings.

{8.9} Supplements Aren't the Answer

I answer a question from a mother struggling with feeling tired all the time, low energy and generally feeling unwell.

{8.8} 5 Reasons Mealtimes are a Battle With Your Fussy Eater

In this episode I'm diving into why mealtimes have become a battlefield for you and your child and offer a new way of approaching mealtimes to help bring some calm to mealtimes - for you and your fussy eater.

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{8.7} Stepping Out of my Comfort Zone: 4 Profound Discoveries While Coasteering in Devon

This week on Raising Healthy Mothers I take you on an unforgettable adventure, packed with personal discoveries, heart-pounding challenges, and a healthy dose of cheesy self-reflection.

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{8.6} Words of Motherhood: A Conversation on Journalling with Emma Cottam of Isabella and Us

Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm welcoming Emma Cottam of Isabella and Us back onto the show to discuss journalling, the transitions in motherhood and learning to listen to your intuition.

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{8.5} Finding Joy in Food with Kate Longden the Food Doula

Today on Raising Healthy Mothers I'm talking to Kate Longden, also known as the Food Doula. Kate describes herself as Chef, Nurturer, Cooking Coach and Founder of the original food hug meal delivery service offering edible support across the UK.

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{8.4} Eating Well on a Budget: 6 Steps to Feed your Family without Breaking the Bank

In this episode, I'm diving deeper into the 6 steps you can take to save money on your weekly food shop.

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{8.3} Raising Healthy Mothers: Three Years of Nurturing Mums, One Episode at a Time

This week marks a milestone for the podcast - it’s been 3 years since I first pressed publish on an episode. So in todays episode I’m reflecting on 3 years of podcasting, with over 80 episodes and almost 10,000 downloads.

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{8.2} Meal Planning Magic: Saving Time, Energy, and Your Sanity with Claire Gillies of Delicious and Real

In this week’s episode, learn effective meal planning, how it can help with fussy eating and save time, energy and money with Claire Gillies of Delicious and Real.

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{8.1} 5 Steps to Read Food Labels for Healthy Eating

In today’s episode I'm bringing you everything I think is important to know about reading food labels.

podcast, new mums, nutritional therapyTasha D'Cruz3 May 2023nutrition, nutritional therapy, family health, family cooking, food shoppingComment