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Back to Basics

Back to Basics

Anna Mondanaro 64 Episodes Oct 12, 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

76: Brittany Chambers - You Never Need to Sleep Train Your Child.. Here's What To Do Instead
76: Brittany Chambers - You Never Need to Sleep Train Your Child.. Here's What To Do Instead Oct 12, 2026 01:09:49 This week Anna sits down with Brittany Chambers of Goodnight Moonchild to discuss everything we’ve been led to believe about infant sleep -- and what the science, biology, and history actually tell us. They discuss what normal baby sleep patterns really look like, why frequent night waking is biologically normal, the myths surrounding cosleeping, and how the modern sleep training industry has capi
75: Tatiana Mustafa - Tongue Ties, Facial Development, & Why Mouth Breathing Makes Us Ugly
75: Tatiana Mustafa - Tongue Ties, Facial Development, & Why Mouth Breathing Makes Us Ugly Oct 5, 2026 01:00:05 What if the way you breathe, rest your tongue, and swallow is influencing the way your face develops?In this episode, Anna sits down with myofunctional therapist Tatiana Mustafa to explore the often overlooked relationship between oral function, facial development, and airway health.They discuss why mouth breathing is more than just a bad habit (and how to nip it in the bud early with your kids),
74: Rob McDaniel - Everything You Should Know About American Ranching, Foreign Mystery Meat, Fake Labels, & More
74: Rob McDaniel - Everything You Should Know About American Ranching, Foreign Mystery Meat, Fake Labels, & More Sep 28, 2026 01:12:13 What do labels like “grass-fed,” “organic,” “pasture-raised,” and “natural” actually mean when it comes to meat; and which ones are a marketing ploy?In this episode, Anna sits down with Rob McDaniel, founder of Primal Pastures, to pull back the curtain on how meat is actually produced in America. They discuss the labels that matter (and the ones that don’t), how conventional meat is manufactured i
73: Andrea Olson @godiaperfree - Everything You Need to Know About Elimination Communication & Potty Training From Birth
73: Andrea Olson @godiaperfree - Everything You Need to Know About Elimination Communication & Potty Training From Birth Sep 21, 2026 01:10:27 This week Anna sits down with Andrea Olson of @godiaperfree to dive deep into elimination communication (EC). They discuss exactly how elimination communication works, how to recognize your baby’s cues, when and how to offer the potty, what to do when you miss a cue, and how EC can evolve as your baby grows. They also unpack why the average age of potty training has increased so dramatically over
72: Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. - Western Culture Has Gotten Postpartum Totally Wrong.. Here's What To Do Instead
72: Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. - Western Culture Has Gotten Postpartum Totally Wrong.. Here's What To Do Instead Sep 14, 2026 01:04:59 This week, Anna sits down with LA acupuncturist Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. to unpack the ancient postpartum practices that modern women have largely forgotten: from the importance of 40 days of deep rest to what you should actually be eating to rebuild your body after birth.They talk about the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to postpartum, why new mothers need a “newborn bubble,” how to protect you
71: Natalie Smith - Pregnant Girls Catching Up on TTC, The First Trimester, Body Changes, Birth Plans & More
71: Natalie Smith - Pregnant Girls Catching Up on TTC, The First Trimester, Body Changes, Birth Plans & More Sep 7, 2026 01:23:03 This week Anna sits down with friend of the pod Natalie Smith -- personal trainer, entrepreneur, and Instagram bestie. They discuss both being pregnant, her journey with Ureaplasma, the first trimester, birth plans, pressure to do everything perfectly "crunchy", body changes, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Natalie Smith First Back to Basics EpisodeNatalie Smith Instagr
70: Mary Haseltine (@madeforthisbirth) - How God Can Meet You In Childbirth And Pregnancy
70: Mary Haseltine (@madeforthisbirth) - How God Can Meet You In Childbirth And Pregnancy Aug 31, 2026 01:09:29 This week Anna sits down with Mary Haseltine of Made For This Birth. Mary is a birth doula, theologian, mother of seven, and author of Made For This: The Catholic Mom's Guide to Childbirth and the Made For This app. They discuss physiological childbirth, unnecessary interventions, breech, and most importantly how Mary has seen God meet women in pregnancy and birth. We hope you love this episod
69: Cloe Parker - The Untold Truth About The Meat Industry, Hardships For American Ranchers, & More
69: Cloe Parker - The Untold Truth About The Meat Industry, Hardships For American Ranchers, & More Aug 24, 2026 01:06:48 This week Anna sits down with Cloe Parker of Parker Pastures, a family-owned ranching operation that produces 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, lamb, bison, and pasture-raised chicken. They discuss the dire situation facing American Farmers, Trump's subsidies on foreign meat, labeling in the grocery store, how to properly vet your food, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:P
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

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