Episodes

  • 060: The Nutrients You and Your Baby Need For a Healthy Pregnancy

    060: The Nutrients You and Your Baby Need For a Healthy Pregnancy
    Jan 15 2025

    In this first episode of the year, I want to unpack some of the top nutrients expecting mothers require as they go through each stage of pregnancy. As the body grows so does the needs of both mom and baby. It’s important to find the right sources in the right amount to support a healthy pregnancy. From this episode, you will understand why using a prenatal vitamin is essential before, during, and after pregnancy and the best nutrient-dense foods to eat during pregnancy.

    Highlights from this episode:

    • Certified as a Pregnancy, Postpartum and Baby Nutritionist
    • The benefits of nutrient dense foods
    • Prenatal’s: for pregnancy to postpartum
    • The top nutrients for the 1st trimester
    • Nutrients you need for the 2nd & 3rd trimester
    • Why you need a vitamin D supplement

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    35 mins
  • 059: Approachable Ways to Bring Montessori Into Your Home with Agnes Olendrzynska

    059: Approachable Ways to Bring Montessori Into Your Home with Agnes Olendrzynska
    Dec 4 2024
    Agnes Olendrzynska (@montessori.mothering) is a mom of two, a positive discipline parent educator, and a Montessori enthusiast, who shares what realistic Montessori style parenting can look like. We delve into how to bring Montessori methods into your home day to day and how you don’t even have to have your child at a Montessori school to do all the things, all the time to get some of the benefits. This is what I like about Agnes, she has a realistic approach to Montessori ways and motherhood! We cover so many interesting topics in this conversation including her approach to floor beds, co-sleeping, favourite activities to do with kids, her use of screen time, how she practiced potty training using elimination communication, helpful tantrum tips, and her homebirth experience. You are going to enjoy this conversation! Highlights from this episode: Applying the Montessori approach at homeMarni & Agnes share their experience with floor bedsHow to create a safe co-sleeping environmentThe #1 item you need in your kitchen for toddlersThe Montessori approach to self-feedingHow to safely involve kids in the kitchenTeaching kids self-careOpen-ended and closed-ended play is neededBooks that teach lessonsThe purpose of toy rotationHealthy ways to incorporate screen timeThe benefits of elimination communicationHow to approach temper tantrumsAgnes shares her birth stories Show sponsors: Paleovalley - Save 15% off your 1st order of Paleovalley products, discount applied at checkout Needed - Save 20% off your 1st order of Needed Complete Plan when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout A Real Treat: Nourishing Grain-Free Desserts & Healing Elixirs - Get Your Copy today! Sunshine Mattress Co. - Save 10% off when you use the code Marni10 at checkout Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle & Hayden updates Agnes Olendrzynska - Montessori Mothering Superguide Follow Agnes Olendrzynska (Montessori Mothering) on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Listen to TUB episode 040: Raise a Montessori Baby and Toddler with Simone Davies Simone Davies, Junnifa Uzodike – The Montessori Baby (book) Simone Davies – The Montessori Toddler (book) Simone Davies, Junnifa Uzodike - The Montessori Child (book) Maria Montessori (books) Lakeview Montessori School Solid Starts (app) The Global Fund for Children - Global Babies (books) Loververy (books) David LaRochelle - How to Apologize (book) Elizabeth Verdick - Calm Down Time (book) Yoto Player Agnes Olendrzynska - Montessori Toy Rotation Made Easy! (YouTube) Bluey Official Channel Trash Truck Caillou Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood Yoto Daily Podcasts Ms. Rachel - Toddler Learning Videos Blippi - Educational Videos for Kids Hey Shayla Dr. Becky Kennedy (books) Agnes Olendrzynska (Montessori Mothering) - Our unmedicated HOME BIRTH Story! A positive birth with helpful tips. (YouTube) Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 058: The Many Benefits of Striding On a Balance Bike with Ryan McFarland

    058: The Many Benefits of Striding On a Balance Bike with Ryan McFarland
    Nov 20 2024

    In this episode, Ryan McFarland founder of Striker Bikes shares how young kids can learn to ride bikes by starting on a balance bike. They can begin even before they can start to walk! With early exposure to a balance bike, kids learn the basics of balance, coordination, and gross motor skills but also gain other benefits that help with speech development, behavioral challenges, growth in social skills, and promote a physically active lifestyle.

    This conversation will inspire you to get your child on a balance bike as soon as possible if they aren't already!

    Highlights from this episode:

    • The inspiration behind Strider Bikes
    • The evolution of bicycling
    • The rocking bike is safer than a rocking horse
    • Why you need to ditch the training wheels
    • How to convert your child’s bike to a balance bike
    • How to properly introduce a pedal bike
    • The incredible benefits of biking
    • The Strider bike program for schools
    • Scooters vs. balance bikes
    • How to use a Strider bike

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 057: The Scoop on Picky Eating Strategies and Less Mealtime Stress with Nita Sharda

    057: The Scoop on Picky Eating Strategies and Less Mealtime Stress with Nita Sharda
    Nov 6 2024

    I'm thrilled to have Nita Sharda on the show, the co-founder of Happy Healthy Eaters, a digital platform and community that supports parents to feed their children from a place of trust and confidence and none of the fear and judgment. Although this is such a tough area to navigate with your little ones, how, what, and when to feed them, Nita breaks it down to make this so much easier.

    In this episode, we get into what it's like to feed toddlers, how to help them navigate picky eating, how to create food resiliency, and how to reverse selective ways of eating that aren’t ideal. We also talk about the right things to say and not say at the dinner table, what to offer at the table, and how to approach it positively while still nourishing them.

    Nita shares tonnes of helpful tips and you are going to learn so much in this episode.

    Highlights from this episode:

    • Selective eating is normal
    • What is the division of responsibility?
    • Creating a flexible routine
    • How to tackle taste fatigue
    • Nita’s approach to snack time
    • Signs of iron deficiency
    • How to shift mealtime to a positive experience
    • The benefit of serving dessert with dinner
    • Should you praise your child for eating?
    • Serving deconstructed meals family style
    • Food for play
    • Feeding toddlers confidently

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    Ellyn Satter Institute

    Ellyn Satter - Division of Responsibility (PDF)

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 056: Breaking Down The Mother Load of Motherhood with Meredith Ethington

    056: Breaking Down The Mother Load of Motherhood with Meredith Ethington
    Oct 23 2024

    In this episode, I am chatting with Meredith Ethington (@perfectpending), an award-winning writer and author of the book Mom Life and her most recent book, The Mother Load. Meredith helps to normalize how hard parenting can be whether you are in your newborn days or dealing with toddler tantrums or feisty teens. Often moms don’t feel safe to talk about their struggles, and Meredith helps shed light on what is not talked about enough.

    We dive deep into the transition of becoming a parent overnight (without a manual), balancing the impact social media can pose on the reality of motherhood, how to find ways to regulate ourselves and our children, and how "mom brain” is a real thing! If you are ready to take the pressure off, feel heard, and relate to other moms then you don’t want to miss this empowering conversation.

    Highlights from this episode:

    • The truth about motherhood
    • It’s ok to have different parenting styles
    • How Meredith embraced imperfection
    • Letting go of unrealistic mom expectations
    • A child’s personality can clash with yours
    • The “good enough mother” theory
    • What postpartum anxiety & depression looks like
    • Talk to your kids about mental health
    • Toxic positivity and social media
    • Mom brain is real
    • The importance of self-care

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    Meredith Ethington - The Mother Load (book)

    Meredith Ethington's website (Perfection Pending)

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    Meredith Ethington - Mom Life (book)

    Listen to TUB051: How to Navigate Tiny Human Meltdowns, Tantrums, and Defiance with Alyssa Blask Campbell

    Alyssa Blask Campbell, Lauren Elizabeth Stauble – Tiny Humans, Big Emotions (book)

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    1 hr
  • 055: A Twin Mom’s Empowering C-Section Recovery with Lexi Miles Corrin

    055: A Twin Mom’s Empowering C-Section Recovery with Lexi Miles Corrin
    Oct 9 2024
    This conversation is with Lexi Miles Corrin (@leximilescorrin), where she shares her raw and traumatic birth story involving a cesarean section with twins. Lexi discusses her journey from the moment she found out she was pregnant with twins in her third pregnancy, which automatically doubled the number of children she would have. She then takes us through the stages of her pregnancy and recounts her traumatic delivery experience. However, Lexi also speaks about her empowering postpartum recovery, detailing all the steps she had to take to heal both mentally and physically. Additionally, as an entrepreneur, Lexi provides incredible insights into how she balances her life as a mother and a successful businesswoman. Highlights from this episode: Lexi finds out she’s having twins in her 3rd pregnancy!Comparing pregnancy storiesChoosing your medical team for twin pregnancyTips for preparing your body & mind for pregnancy and labourWhat is the goal gestation for twins?Lexi’s in labour: the twins are coming!The twin's birth storiesThe challenges with C-section recoveryThe power of postpartum careThere’s no shame in childcare supportLean into your intuition Show sponsors: Lumebox - Save $250 off Lumebox, discount applied automatically at checkout Paleovalley - Save 15% off your 1st order of Paleovalley products, discount applied automatically at checkout Needed - Save 20% off Needed - Stress Support when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle & Hayden updates Follow Lexi Miles Corrin on Instagram Waxon: Laser + Waxbar We Go There Podcast with Lexi & Nikki Nikki Bergon's website (The Belle Method) Listen to TUB018: Pelvic Health: From Birth Prep to Recovery and Beyond with Nikki Bergen Uptown Midwives & Family Wellness GentleBirth Pregnancy (app) We Go There Podcast: S5 EP52 - The Twins Are Coming! Lexi Miles Corrin - I Have Two Nannies and No Apologies - Here’s Why (Today’s Parent article) We Go There Podcast - Episode #90 - Debunking Pregnancy "Food Rules" with Marni Wasserman Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 054: The Healing Benefits of the Paleo Diet & the Importance of Nutrient-Dense Foods for Children with Autumn Smith

    054: The Healing Benefits of the Paleo Diet & the Importance of Nutrient-Dense Foods for Children with Autumn Smith
    Sep 25 2024
    After suffering from IBS for years, Autumn Smith (@autumnfladmosmith) eventually adopted a whole-food diet and transformed her health. With this new foundation of health, she wanted to share her passion and started Paleovalley with her husband. Through this endeavor, she has been dedicated to harnessing the power of whole foods to help others heal and thrive. She is also a mom passionate about raising her son on a nutrient-dense diet! In this episode, we get into Autumn's digestive health challenges, the incredible connection between the brain and gut, and how adopting a paleo diet transformed her mental health. We also discuss how Autumn maintained a healthy pregnancy and why she included organ supplements in her regime. She shares her postpartum experience, how she introduced nutrient-dense foods to her son at a young age, and how she navigated picky eating as he got older. Lots of incredible information for you to soak in on this episode! Enjoy. Highlights from this episode: Healing digestive issues with a whole foods dietPreconception & pregnancy nutritionHypnobirthing reduces fearKey nutrients for mamasStarting your baby on an ancestral dietAutumn’s learning pod experience during lockdownsThe birth of PaleovalleyDefining regenerative farmingChoose organic when possible Show sponsors: Needed - Save 20% off your 1st order or 3-month subscription of Needed Digestive Enzymes when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Sunshine Mattress Co. - Save 10% off when you use the code Marni10 at checkout Paleovalley - Save 15% off your 1st order of Paleovalley products, discount applied at checkout Sunday Farms - Save 20% off your 1st two orders when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle & Hayden updates Paleovalley - Save 15% off, use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Follow Autumn Smith on Instagram Wild Pastures Tracy Anderson Loren Cordain (books) Sally Fallon (books) The Greater Goods - Grain-Free Crackers Listen to TUHP episode 371: - Autumn Smith – Healing From IBS & Anxiety, Supporting Regenerative Agriculture, Organ Meats To Support Mental Health The Bionutrient Institute - Nutrient Density in Beef Project Dan Kittredge American Grassfed Association Into the Weeds: the Dewayne Lee Johnson Story Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 053: Immune Essentials for Your Child and Homeopathic Must Haves with Dr. Elana Roumell

    053: Immune Essentials for Your Child and Homeopathic Must Haves with Dr. Elana Roumell
    Sep 11 2024
    Dr. Elana Roumell (@drelanaroumell) is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor on a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She loves to teach moms how to transform their fear, panic, and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, confident, and well-equipped with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! In this episode, you are going to learn about what to stock up on at home to reduce your child's chances of getting sick, but also when they do get sick (because they will) how to shorten the duration of their colds and how to stay calm and confident as a mom! We also talk about Elana's cross-country trip across the USA with her family and how they found a new place to live, her empowering home birth, and all the best homeopathic remedies to have on hand at home. I am so excited for you to listen to this incredible episode with Dr. Mom. Highlights from this episode: Elana’s 6-month family adventureMedical freedom is a choiceLessons in minimalism & travellingBalancing nature and technology with kidsNavigating family meals on the roadElana’s challenging to empowering home birth storiesDoes your child get sick too often?How to build a healthy immune systemThe difference between viral and bacterial infectionsTop supplement recommendations to fight colds naturallyIs mold toxicity affecting your child’s health?The benefits of humidifiers and nebulizersWhat is homeopathy?Build your own natural medicine toolkit + recommendations Show sponsors: Paleovalley - Save 15% off your 1st order of Paleovalley products, discount applied at checkout Needed - Save 20% off your 1st order of Needed Complete Plan when you use the code ultimatebaby at checkout Related links: Follow @marniwasserman and @ultimatehealthpodcast on Instagram for Sarelle & Hayden updates Follow Dr. Elana Roumell on Instagram Med School for Moms Doctor Mom Podcast The Doctor Mom Membership Get The Doctor Mom’s DIY Medicine Kit Guide Listen to TUB017: How to Be Your Own Doctor Mom with Dr. Elana Roumell Listen to TUB052: Life Update with Marni Wasserman Thrive Market - Join Thrive Market today and get your FREE gift (up to $60) + 30% off your 1st order ButcherBox Indoor Humidity Meter CarePod Stainless Steel Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier Xlear Kids' Nasal Spray Wise Woman Herbals - Throat Mist Beekeeper’s Naturals Propolis Throat Spray for Kids Gaia Kids - Tummy Tonic Herbal Drops Active Skin Repair (use the code ultimatebaby to save $10 off your order of $100 or more) Boiron Canada (Boiron USA) Subscribe to TUBP in Apple Podcasts and Spotify Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. Making a purchase through these links won’t cost you anything but we will receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast. Thank you!
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    58 mins