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Holistic Pregnancy

Holistic Pregnancy Co. 69 episodes Latest Apr 28, 2026

The Holistic Pregnancy podcast is a resource for natural pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. It offers raw and unfiltered perspectives on holistic wellness, nutrition, and controversial topics. Host Taylor and guests discuss taking responsibility for health and family. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

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My Top 3 Pregnancy "Must-Do" Items Apr 28, 2026 1437 Hey, welcome! We're talking about my top 3 pregnancy MUST DO's today.. but first, we've got a few announcements!FIRST..... We're taking a little break! We'll be back in August with fresh content, new guests and plenty of education to go around! In the meantime, this is a great opportunity to binge previous episodes AND/OR join the course community and get to work! Use code
Yoni Steaming for Postpartum & Fertility Apr 14, 2026 2289 Today, we are talking with Liz Kohut, a certified peristeam specialist. Liz stumbled upon Vaginal Steaming following a miscarriage in 2018 after her doctor suggested a D&C and she declined. Liz knew there had to be a more natural and non-invasive option. After she saw the positive effects of regular Vaginal Steaming (also known as peri, womb or yoni steaming), she decided to take the Peristeam
Folate, MTHFR & Prenatal Health | with Dr. Eric Ciappio & Lauren Eisen Apr 7, 2026 2810 Folate is one of the most talked about nutrients in pregnancy, but also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we break down what folate actually does, why the form matters, and how it impacts methylation and your baby’s development.I’m joined by Dr. Eric Ciappio and Lauren Eisen from Balchem, the company behind Optifolin+®. We talk through folate vs. folic acid, what MTHFR actually means
Where Should I Give Birth? Mar 31, 2026 844 Choosing where to give birth is about more than picking a location. In this episode, we walk through how hospital, birth center, and homebirth settings differ, what each one is designed for, and how to think through this decision in a way that aligns with your body, your values, and your pregnancy.We talk about how to think about safety beyond just emergency access, how the hospital model of care
Unmedicated Hospital Birth & Advocating for Yourself | with Lizzie Bolliger Mar 17, 2026 3442 I’m joined by Lizzie Bolliger (known online as @fiercelizzie) for a conversation about what advocacy during labor actually looks like in real life. We talk about why birth education alone isn’t always enough, how institutional momentum shows up during labor, and how preparation before labor can dramatically change the experience in the room.If you’ve ever wondered how advocacy really works when la
What To Eat During Pregnancy Mar 10, 2026 1247 In this episode, we’re breaking down pregnancy nutrition in simple, practical terms. Instead of focusing on restriction, we’re looking at pregnancy like a construction project — because your body is literally building a baby, a placenta, new blood volume, and preparing for postpartum recovery. All of that requires raw materials, and food is where those materials come from! We’re also talking about
Strengthening Intuition Through Embodied Movement | with Rachael Robertson Mar 3, 2026 2598 We talk a lot about intuition in the pregnancy and birth space. But intuition isn’t something you magically access when labor starts. It’s something you strengthen — and it starts in the body.In this episode, I sit down with kinesiologist and Pilates specialist Rachael Robertson to explore how embodied movement builds trust, awareness, and nervous system regulation.We discuss:What embodiment actua
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Prevention + Holistic Root-Cause Support | with Jes Reynolds Feb 24, 2026 3499 In this episode, I am sitting down with Jes Reynolds, founder of Born From Her and the world’s only Holistic Root-Cause Hyperemesis Gravidarum Practitioner, to explore hyperemesis gravidarum from a completely different angle.Rather than accepting HG as random or unavoidable, Jes explains how mineral depletion, nervous system stress, nutritional gaps, and preconception preparation may all play a ro
The Truth About Due Dates Feb 17, 2026 1063 The Estimated Due Date (EDD) is based on Naegele’s Rule — a 200-year-old formula that assumes a 28-day cycle and ovulation on day 14. In this episode, we unpack why that’s overly simplistic, how ultrasound “dating” plays into it, and how a single date creates unnecessary urgency around induction.We also cover:What’s actually considered a normal gestation rangeHow the label “overdue” shifts decisio
Optimal Health, Fertility & Preconception Prep | with Illie Balaj Feb 10, 2026 3325 In this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, I’m joined by Illie Balaj, CEO and Founder of Live Healthillie, for a grounded and practical conversation about what optimal health really looks like before pregnancy. You can find her on Instagram at @healthillie!We dive into why true preconception health goes far beyond “just taking a prenatal” and why fertility isn’t only about your cycle. Ili
How Pain Actually Works in Labor & Birth Feb 3, 2026 1209 In this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, I’m breaking down one of the most common fears around birth: pain. Instead of talking about how to avoid it, I explain how pain actually works in labor, and why understanding it can completely change the way you experience birth.I share why labor pain is different from injury pain, how the brain interprets pain through fear and expectation, and wh
Avoiding Birth Trauma & Healing Afterwards | with Moran Liviani Jan 27, 2026 3729 In this episode of the Holistic Pregnancy Podcast, Taylor is joined by Moran Liviani, a doula and childbirth educator with nearly 14 years of experience, to explore how trauma, both birth-related and non-birth-related, can shape a woman’s labor, birth, and transition into motherhood. Moran shares her own journey through a traumatic first birth, followed by two deeply healing experiences that trans

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