Home Podcasts Back to Basics
Back to Basics

Back to Basics

Anna Mondanaro 64 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Back to Basics is a health and wellness podcast hosted by Anna Mondanaro. The show focuses on foundational principles of well-being, offering practical advice and insights. It aims to help listeners simplify their approach to health and adopt sustainable habits. Episodes cover topics like nutrition, fitness, mental health, and self-care.

Episodes

68: Sophia Rudy - Training For Longevity In A Skinny-Obsessed World
68: Sophia Rudy - Training For Longevity In A Skinny-Obsessed World Aug 17, 2026 01:07:35 This week Anna sits down with Sophia Rudy, personal trainer and nutrition coach. They dive deep on how to train for longevity, counting macros, fertility as a vital sign, and so much more. We hope you love this episode! Our Guest:Sophia Rudy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sophiaarudy/?hl=enAlign Her Wellness Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alignherwellness/?hl=enOur Sponsor: Thank you
67: Solo - Everything I'm Doing & Declining During Pregnancy and Why
67: Solo - Everything I'm Doing & Declining During Pregnancy and Why Aug 10, 2026 00:32:53 This week Anna sits down for a solo episode to discuss her decisions around medical care during pregnancy. She walks through an in-depth list of what she's accepting, delaying, and declining during pregnancy and why. We hope you love this episode! Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice, diag
66: Lauren Papanos MS, RD, CSSD - Your Hormonal Health Can Determine The Quality Of Your Life
66: Lauren Papanos MS, RD, CSSD - Your Hormonal Health Can Determine The Quality Of Your Life Aug 3, 2026 00:55:05 This week Anna sits down with Lauren Papanos MS, RD, CSSD. Lauren started working as a registered dietician helping athletes feel their best. She later founded functional fueling, her own private practice specializing in hormone, thyroid, and metabolic health. They discuss thyroid health and it's impact on hormones, infertility, the labs she runs on every patient, postpartum, PCOS, endometrios
65: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD - The Untold Story of SSRIs, Modern Psychiatry, Postpartum Depression, & The Current Mental Health Crisis
65: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD - The Untold Story of SSRIs, Modern Psychiatry, Postpartum Depression, & The Current Mental Health Crisis Jul 27, 2026 01:06:04 This week Anna sits down with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD for an eye-opening conversation about the mental health crisis, SSRIs, and modern psychiatry. They dive into nuanced topics like postpartum depression, SSRI withdrawals, the impact hormonal birth control has on mental health, and the softening of the minds of Gen Z. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Dr. Josef InstagramDr. Josef YouTub
64: Kayleigh Christina - Clearstem Founder on Hormonal Acne, Accutane, Botox, & How To Eat For Your Best Skin Ever
64: Kayleigh Christina - Clearstem Founder on Hormonal Acne, Accutane, Botox, & How To Eat For Your Best Skin Ever Jul 20, 2026 01:11:07 This week Anna sits down with Kayleigh Christina, co-founder of viral skincare brand Clearstem. They talk about hormonal acne, the foods everyone struggling with acne should eliminate, tretinoin, accutane, birth control, botox, and so much more. We hope you love this deep dive on all things skin! Our Guest:Kayleigh Christina InstagramClearstem InstagramShop Clearstem - Code FEELWELLBYANNA
63: @Oliveoilqueen - The Ultimate Baby Registry for Crunchy Moms
63: @Oliveoilqueen - The Ultimate Baby Registry for Crunchy Moms Jul 13, 2026 00:57:37 This week Anna sits down with Mia Rofrano (@oliveoilqueen) to discuss the ultimate baby registry list for crunchy moms. They talk about strollers, bassinets, baby monitors, cosleeping, free birth, and so much more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Mia's InstagramMia's SubstackShop This Episode
62: Solo - I'M PREGNANT!!!!
62: Solo - I'M PREGNANT!!!! Jul 6, 2026 00:40:37 This week Anna sits down to do a deep dive on the first few months of her pregnancy. We talk the highs and lows of the TTC journey, pregnancy cravings, plans for prenatal care and labor, and much more. We hope you love this episode!
61: Marie Mazzanti - Why Are So Many People Coming Home to the Catholic Church?
61: Marie Mazzanti - Why Are So Many People Coming Home to the Catholic Church? Jun 29, 2026 01:20:23 This week Anna sits down with Marie Mazzanti to discuss finding the fullness of truth in the Catholic faith. They dive deep on interfaith marriages, the Catholic beliefs around hot-button topics like IVF and abortion, Sola Scriptura, scandals within The Church, catechizing your children, and much more. Marie is a catechist, mother of five, and creator of Wonder And Reason, a parent's guide to
60: Laura Longanecker - The Ultimate Cosleeping Episode: Risks, Benefits, & Tips Every Parent Should Know
60: Laura Longanecker - The Ultimate Cosleeping Episode: Risks, Benefits, & Tips Every Parent Should Know Jun 22, 2026 01:20:48 This week Anna sits down with Laura Longaneker of Strawberry Moon Sleep to talk all things cosleeping. They discuss Laura's journey from ER nurse to baby-led sleep expert, the differences between sleep training and making a healthy transition, cry it out, how to cosleep safely, and more. We hope you love this informative episode! Our Guest:Laura's WebsiteLaura's Instagram
59: Dr. Jane Levesque, ND - Infertility is a Generational Disease... Here's What You Can Do About It
59: Dr. Jane Levesque, ND - Infertility is a Generational Disease... Here's What You Can Do About It Jun 15, 2026 01:11:14 This week Anna sits down with Dr. Jane Levesque, ND to discuss her experience treating couple with infertility. They talk about the tests allopathic doctors often miss, the best diet and lifestyle changes for couples struggling to conceive, male factor infertility, how you can increase your AMH, and much more. We hope you love this episode! Our Guest:Dr. Jane's WebsiteDr. Jane's Instagram
58: Dr. Betsey Caldwell PT, DPT - How To Train Your Pelvic Floor For Childbirth And Beyond
58: Dr. Betsey Caldwell PT, DPT - How To Train Your Pelvic Floor For Childbirth And Beyond Jun 8, 2026 01:02:20 This week Anna sits down with Dr. Betsey Caldwell PT, DPT to discuss pelvic floor health during pregnancy and childbirth. They go in-depth on training your pelvic floor for childbirth, the truth about tearing, the most helpful tools for preparing for natural birth, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Dr. Betsey’s Instagram Dr. Betsey's WebsiteMentions:13 Moons Birth
57: Andra Sitoianu - How To Fix Your Hormones So You Can Thrive
57: Andra Sitoianu - How To Fix Your Hormones So You Can Thrive Jun 1, 2026 01:11:48 This week Anna sits down with Andra Sitoianu, holistic nutritionist and certified naturopath to discuss all things hormones. They talk about the power of progesterone, common things that disrupt a woman's cycle, the most ideal diet, peptides, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Andra's InstagramAndra's SubstackOur Sponsor:Thank you to FIG for sponsoring this episode. Use

Recommended