Holistic Pregnancy

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Do you self-identify as "crunchy" or holistic? Are you into all things natural wellness, nutrition, pregnancy and birth? Do you like hearing the controversial, unpopular and sometimes "woo-woo" perspectives on these topics? If so, this is the show for you.The Holistic Pregnancy podcast is your go-to resource for all things natural pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond. This is not your average, cookie-cutter "what to expect" type of advice. This show offers a raw and real, unfiltered perspective on taking responsibility for your health and your family. Join your host, Taylor, and her guests as they dive deep into some of the most important topics regarding pregnancy, birth and motherhood. New episodes every Tuesday!

  1. 3D AGO

    Unmedicated Hospital Birth & Advocating for Yourself | with Lizzie Bolliger

    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 labor is unfolding in real time, this episode will give you a much clearer picture. In this episode, we cover: Why “just advocate for yourself” often falls apart during laborThe difference between knowing information and being able to use it in the momentHow subtle provider pressure shows up in birth settingsWhy saying “no” is rarely as simple as it soundsThe role of partners in protecting the birth spaceHow birth preparation changes the dynamic in the roomWhat real advocacy actually looks like during labor ____________________________________________________________________________________ Kindred Bravely — maternity and postpartum essentials designed for pregnancy, recovery, and breastfeeding. Get 15% off your order with code NESTEDANDNOURISHED15. For deeper education on birth decisions, advocacy, and preparing for labor conversations, explore Unshakeable Birth inside Holistic Pregnancy School. NEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

    57 min

  2. MAR 10

    What To Eat During Pregnancy

    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 why babies can still be born healthy even when nutrition isn’t ideal — and why that often means the mother’s body absorbs the cost. This episode walks through the five pillars of pregnancy nutrition and how to apply them in real life so you can support both your baby’s development and your own long-term health. In this episode, we cover: Where the “materials” for building a baby actually come fromWhat affects baby directly vs. what affects mom (and why both matter)Why many women feel depleted after pregnancyThe 5 pillars of pregnancy nutritionSimple ways to support nourishment even if things feel overwhelmingMentioned in the episode: ☕️ If you’re going to drink coffee during pregnancy, quality matters. Purity Coffee tests for mold, mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals, and uses organic specialty-grade beans roasted to preserve antioxidants. Use code NESTEDANDNOURISHED for 20% off your purchase! 📚 If you want a clear, food-first plan for nourishing yourself during pregnancy — including protein targets, mineral support, trimester adjustments, and practical meal frameworks — that’s exactly what I teach inside Real Food Prenatal. Enroll now to start optimizing your nutrition today! NEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

    21 min

  3. MAR 3

    Strengthening Intuition Through Embodied Movement | with Rachael Robertson

    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 actually means (and why so many women feel disconnected)How chronic tension, old injuries, and overtraining impact intuitionThe link between nervous system safety and physiological birthWhy pelvic stability and breathwork matter long before labor beginsMovement as preparation for pregnancy, birth, and postpartumHow to stop overriding your body and start listening to itThis conversation is about rebuilding strength without force — and developing the kind of body awareness that carries into labor, motherhood, and everyday life. Grab my favorite clean, grass-fed beef protein powders from Equip Foods and use code TAYLORSHAFFER for 15% off of your order! NEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

    43 min

  4. FEB 24

    Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Prevention + Holistic Root-Cause Support | with Jes Reynolds

    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 role. This conversation covers both prevention and management — without minimizing the very real severity of HG. You’ll learn: What hyperemesis gravidarum actually isWhy the “it’s just hormones” explanation falls shortThe role of mineral status and depletionNervous system regulation and stress loadPreconception preparation strategiesHolistic support tools during pregnancyHow to think about root cause while still honoring symptom managementConnect with Jes on Instgram at @born_from_her _______________________________________________________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: 📲 Schedule an HG Prevention & Relief Strategy Call HERE 🌿 For high-quality, bioavailable prenatal support — including powder prenatal options and electrolyte support — visit Needed and use code HOLISTICPREGNANCY for 20% off your order. NEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

    58 min

  5. FEB 17

    The Truth About Due Dates

    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 decision-makingAbsolute vs. relative risk at 39–41+ weeksPractical questions to ask your providerMindset shifts to move from a due date to a due windowGrounded ways to navigate the final weeks without anxietyIf your due date is approaching — or has passed — this episode will help you zoom out, think critically, and prepare for birth based on physiology, not external pressures. Kindred Bravely — Use this link for 15% off and grab a few comfortable, functional maternity and postpartum essentials! NEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

    18 min

  6. FEB 10

    Optimal Health, Fertility & Preconception Prep | with Illie Balaj

    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 shares her common-sense approach to wellness, focusing on nutrient-dense eating, non-toxic living, and building health from the inside out to support the entire body long before you ever see a positive pregnancy test. Throughout this conversation, we explore what foundational health actually means, how preconception preparation supports hormones, fertility, and overall well-being, and why starting now, even if pregnancy feels far off, can make a meaningful difference. You’ll walk away with practical, realistic tips you can begin implementing today to support your health, fertility, and future pregnancy more intentionally. This episode is for anyone who wants to feel empowered and informed about preconception health, fertility, and what it truly means to prepare the body for pregnancy in a holistic, sustainable way. Just Ingredients - use the code TAYLORSHAFFER to get 10% off your order! NEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

    55 min

  7. FEB 3

    How Pain Actually Works in Labor & Birth

    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 why labor pain is actually productive and purposeful. We talk about the role of the nervous system, hormones like oxytocin and endorphins, and why feeling safe matters so much during labor. This episode is for you if: You feel anxious or afraid of labor painYou want to understand what your body is actually doing during birthYou’re planning a medicated or unmedicated birth and want an informed choiceYou want to break the fear–tension–pain cycle before labor beginsThis episode is brought to you by Kindred Bravely, maternity and nursing essentials designed for real bodies and real life. Use the code NESTEDANDNOURISHED to get 15% off your order.  NEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

    20 min

  8. JAN 27

    Birth Beyond Trauma | with Moran Liviani

    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 transformed her relationship with birth and her body. Together, Taylor and Moran discuss how unprocessed trauma, fear, and subconscious patterns often surface during labor, why birth is largely a mental and emotional experience, and how women can prepare holistically for birth, not just physically. This conversation is for anyone who: Has experienced a traumatic or disappointing birthFeels fear or anxiety around giving birth againWants to understand how trauma lives in the bodyIs preparing for birth and wants to do the deeper emotional workSupports birthing women and wants a trauma-informed lens🌿 Connect with Moran: Instagram: @2lifedoulaWebsite: www.2life.com.auBook: Birthing with Trauma and Fear: A Guide to an Empowering Birth Experience✨ Mentioned in this episode: Grab my favorite protein powder + use code TAYLORSHAFFER for 10% offNEXT STEPS: >> Explore our courses >> Jump on the email list >> Access the Facebook community >> FREE nutrition guide >> Postpartum cookbooks ...And as always, please consider leaving a rating and review to share the love! *Follow along on Instagram

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Do you self-identify as "crunchy" or holistic? Are you into all things natural wellness, nutrition, pregnancy and birth? Do you like hearing the controversial, unpopular and sometimes "woo-woo" perspectives on these topics? If so, this is the show for you.The Holistic Pregnancy podcast is your go-to resource for all things natural pregnancy, birth, motherhood and beyond. This is not your average, cookie-cutter "what to expect" type of advice. This show offers a raw and real, unfiltered perspective on taking responsibility for your health and your family. Join your host, Taylor, and her guests as they dive deep into some of the most important topics regarding pregnancy, birth and motherhood. New episodes every Tuesday!

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  • Creator
    Holistic Pregnancy Co.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Holistic Pregnancy
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    Holistic Pregnancy

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