BLAME IT ON MOM BRAIN Jodine & Amanda

In this episode, join Amanda, who is about to welcome her newest little one ANY DAY now, as she delves into the exciting preparations and emotions surrounding the arrival of baby number two. Our host shares her personal journey, discussing the joys, challenges, and surprises of expanding her family. From the upcoming new territory of sibling dynamics, to practical tips, to a breakdown of her Operation Baby: Attitude of Action Checklist, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of her experience preparing for her second journey into postpartum motherhood.



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Join Amanda as she features a special guest for a joint-interview episode on Blame It on Mom Brain! Cindy Ryan is a mystic, intuitive guide and reiki master based in North Vancouver, BC.  She is a mother of two, the host of the podcast @thegirloutthere, and dedicates her life’s work to supporting humans tap into their inner wisdom and find their uplifting and honest voice. As a seasoned practitioner with 20 years experience working in government sector,  she now work with corporations, couples, adults and children to delve into the depths of hidden truths and mindfulness.  A simple reminder that the power to create a blissful life is always within each us, we sometimes need a guide to come back home.



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INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/blissfulintuitive

WEBSITE: https://www.blissfulintuitive.com 

PODCAST: https://www.blissfulintuitive.com/podcast



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68 - Freezer Meal Prep Postpartum

Join Amanda for a solo episode where she shares one of our most requested topics: Postpartum frozen prepped meals. Amanda shares how she home cooked over 52 meals for Jodine and her little growing family before they welcomed their newest family member at the beginning of January. We’ve missed you! Welcome back to Blame It on Mom Brain! All show notes and recipes / meal prep instructions can be found below.

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BOOK RECOMMENDATION: The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother. Written by Heng Ou. https://amzn.to/3HKcLds



Carrot Soup

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup butter

1 onion (chopped)

1 clove garlic (chopped)

3 cups sliced carrots (1 cup= 2 medium sliced)

2 potatoes peeled and diced

Approx. 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Approx. 1 1/2 cups of water

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1 bay leaf (discard when ready to serve )

1 cup milk or cream



DIRECTIONS:


Sautée onion and garlic in butter for 5 min.
Add carrots and potatoes, stir to coat with butter.
Add chicken broth water, salt, tarragon, pepper, coriander, and bay leaf.
Simmer, covered, over med. heat 15 mins., until veggies are well cooked.
Remove bay leaf.
Pour soup in batches, in blender or food processor until smooth.
Pour back in saucepan.
Stir in milk
Heat.
Add teaspoon of sour cream in centre (or swirl) and serve with crackers or bread stick.

You can adjust as you go along. Add more carrots, or potatoes if you want it thicker. Or more chicken broth to thin it out. You may have to adjust salt if you add more veggies.



Potato Leek Soup

INGREDIENTS:

3 tbsps butter

4 large leeks (5 cups)

3 cloves of garlic (peeled and smashed)

7 cups broth

2 bay leaves

3 sprigs thyme

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 cụp cream

Chives



DIRECTIONS:


Melt butter
Add leeks + garlic, stir regularly x 10 min
Add potatoes + stock + bay leaves + thyme + salt and pepper
Bring to a boil, cover, turn heat down x 15 mins
Remove thyme + bay leaves
Purée soup
Add cream
Simmer



Thanksgiving Warm: Chicken + cranberry + mash + beans 


Season chicken breasts with dried or fresh herbs: Thyme, parsley, oregano, garlic + onion powder, salt, pepper 
Bake @ 400F for 20-25 mins
Boil chopped potatoes. Once fork-tender, add in butter, salt, pepper, chopped chives + garlic powder. 
Sautee green beans
Plate and top with canned or homemade cranberry sauce



Broccoli + pasta + ground Italian sausage


Combine boiled broccoli, cooked pasta, and cooked sausage together in a pot. 
Add butter, EVOO, and grated parmiggiano reggiano + pecorino romano cheeses. 



Stir fry and Dumplings 


Sautee vegetables: Onion, garlic, red pepper, brocoli, cabbage, carrots, Pork + leek dumplings
Add sauce: Sesame oil, fish oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, powdered ginger, salt. 
Add cooked Asian Noodles (I used frozen Udon noodles, boiled for 2 minutes)
Meanwhile, cook dumplings based on package instructions (I used pork + leek frozen dumplings)



Stuffed peppers with quinoa + roasted sweet potatoes (side dish)


Chop 4-5 bell peppers in half
Par-boil for 10 minutes then set aside to cool off. 
Meanwhile, sautée: Ground meat (beef + sausage), garlic, onion, mushrooms, carrots, spinach. 
Mix in cooked quinoa
Seasoning: Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper. 
Add some grated cheddar cheese (optional)
Fill pepper halves with the quinoa + meat filling
Top with parmiggiano or cheddar (optional)
Bake at 425F for 15-20 minutes 
Garnish with freshly chopped Italian parsley 



Lemon Ricotta Cookies by Giada Dilaurentiis: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gi

Amanda and Jodine share their tips and insights on how to maintain holiday cheer in motherhood. December can be a very busy time of year — especially for mothers who create so much holiday magic. Learn how to preserve your sanity and love for the holidays with their discussion in this  episode!



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Join Amanda and Jodine as they share their experiences, discovering the world of naturopathy. Our BOMB hosts dive into their reasons for seeking additional support in their pregnancies and motherhood health journeys via natural solutions, and how it is impacting their (and their family’s), overall health as a result. 



TAGS:

INSTAGRAM: @dr.margaritayanchuk

HEALTHLINK BC: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/naturopathic-medicine#:~:text=Most%20naturopathic%20doctors%20and%20naturopaths,or%20other%20natural%20health%20products.



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Have you ever received a wedding invitation but it included the words "child-free event"? Maybe you're planning your own wedding and are wondering how to approach inviting children. Jodine and Amanda dive into the topic, inspired by a recent Insta post that they saw, and explore all sides of the conversation. This is a fun one, and the gals would love to hear your perspective on it!



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