Healthy As A Mother

In this episode, Dr Leah talks with Ryan and Julie, the co-founders of Needed. They dive into something often seen in practice: nutrient depletion. Why so many women are starting motherhood already depleted—and how that affects everything from fertility to postpartum recovery and long-term health. Ryan and Julie aren’t your average supplement founders. They built Needed alongside a community of pr...

Being pregnant and giving birth with Type 1 Diabetes takes specific intention, energy, and management of health. In this episode, Dr. Morgan has Dr. Gina Cummins on to tell us how she managed her blood sugar throughout her two pregnancies and homebirths. They discuss how the conventional route of prenatal care and birth for women with Type 1 is different for those that don't have it - including th...

When Dr. Morgan's fourth baby was just a few weeks old and started making a sometimes grunty sometimes squeaky noise with each inhale - She didn't know what to think, and she certainly didn't expect the diagnosis her baby would ultimately get. Laryngomalacia is a term that we all became intimately familiar with, and it basically translates to soft or floppy vocal cords. In this episode, Dr. Morgan...

How do we raise kids so they don't need therapy? Today, Dr. Leah interviews Sadie Ackerman of Finding Home Healing, all about how we heal our own trauma by working with the various parts of ourselves. This is the amazing work that we need, whether we want to conceive, become better parents, or feel better in our lives no matter what season we are in. This is the kind of work that has made all the...

Have you ever wondered how preeclampsia is handled by midwives? Or how you can prevent it from occurring in the first place? Today on the podcast, Dr. Morgan interviews Tiffany Alblinger, a homebirth midwife with Beautiful One Midwifery in San Diego, and we talk all about preeclampsia through a midwifery model of care lens. We discuss the basic things, like what it is, what the symptoms are, and h...

What does it really mean if you are not getting your period? In this episode, Dr. Leah sits down with her dear friend and colleague, Dr. Elly Michelle, to dive deep into hypothalamic amenorrhea, a condition where the body stops ovulating and menstruating due to stress, undernourishment, or imbalance. We unpack the root causes of missing periods and explore the delicate balance between exercise, mo...

Pregnancy loss is far more common than most people realize — affecting 1 in 4 pregnancies — yet so many women are left without real answers. In this episode, we break down the 8 most common root causes of pregnancy loss , from hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies to inflammation, egg and sperm quality, and more. This conversation goes beyond surface-level explanations to help you understa...

Motherhood can be a deeply transformative experience — but for women with a history of sexual or reproductive trauma, it can also bring up unexpected and overwhelming triggers. In this episode, Dr. Morgan sits down with perinatal mental health therapist Beth Warren to explore how past trauma can resurface during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From subtle emotional responses to more obvious trig...

What does it actually mean to live in your truth — and why is it so hard to access? In this episode, Dr. Leah sits down with poet, author, and coach Janne Robinson for a deeply personal conversation about truth — how we lose it, how we find it, and what it costs to live in alignment with it. Janne shares her own journey of coming back to herself, and how that path led her to help others reconnect...

Trying to get pregnant while still breastfeeding can feel confusing — and often frustrating. In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening in your body when you’re nursing and trying to conceive at the same time. From hormonal shifts to metabolic demands, breastfeeding creates a very different physiological environment than a typical fertile cycle — and understanding that difference is...

If you’ve been dealing with symptoms like fatigue, hormone imbalances, or feeling “off” in your body — especially alongside Hashimoto’s or other autoimmune conditions — this episode is for you. Today, Dr. Leah sits down with Alison Marras to explore a different approach to healing — one that doesn’t rely on extreme restriction, but instead focuses on nourishing the body, healing the gut, and regul...

If you’re dealing with a colicky baby or worried you might be, this episode is here to help you understand what could actually be going on. Dr. Morgan sits down with pediatric naturopathic doctor Dr. Elana Roumell to break down the top 5 root causes of infant colic and what you can do about them. Instead of viewing colic as something random or untreatable, this conversation explores the underlying...

We’re back with Season 8 of Healthy As A Mother — and we’re kicking things off with a real, unfiltered look at life right now. In this episode, Dr. Leah shares what postpartum has actually been like nearly five months in with baby number two — from navigating the emotional and physical recovery to balancing work, motherhood, and everything in between. It’s honest, messy, and probably more relatabl...

Vaccines are one of the most talked-about — and often polarizing — topics in modern medicine. But what happens when we step outside of black-and-white thinking and make space for a more nuanced conversation? In this episode, Dr. Morgan sits down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh to explore the growing conversation around vaccines, parental decision-making, and the challenges of...

Ectopic pregnancy is something many women don’t fully understand — until they’re faced with it. In this episode, Dr. Leah sits down with Sophia Pavia, The TTC Nutritionist, to share her deeply personal and recent experience with a ruptured ectopic pregnancy — a life-threatening condition that often comes as a complete shock. Sophia walks us through the early signs, the unexpected diagnosis, what s...

What does life actually look like with nine kids — and how do you make it work? In this episode, Dr. Morgan sits down with Arianna Alloway (“Oh That Hippie Mom”) to explore the realities of building a big family — from the emotional and spiritual decisions behind having more children, to the very real logistics of making daily life function. Arianna shares her experience navigating everything from...

Motherhood is often painted as something purely joyful — but the reality is far more complex. In this episode, we get honest about the real process of becoming a mother — the identity shift, the discomfort, the unraveling, and the transformation that can happen when we’re actually supported through it. Using two powerful frameworks to guide the conversation, we explore why the pain, challenge, and...

What if the way we approach birth and motherhood today is missing something essential? In this episode, we sit down with Carson Meyer — doula, nutritional consultant, founder of C & The Moon, and author of Growing Together — to explore a more grounded, intuitive, and holistic approach to pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. Together, we unpack the tension between modern motherhood and our m...

If you’re going through IVF or considering egg freezing, one of the most important — and often overlooked — factors is egg quality. In this episode, we break down how to optimize egg quality before and during IVF , using both science-backed strategies and holistic approaches that go beyond conventional fertility care. From nutrition and lifestyle to key underlying factors that impact egg health, w...

Bleeding in early pregnancy can be one of the most alarming experiences — and it’s often unclear what’s normal and what isn’t. In this episode, we break down the most common causes of first trimester bleeding , helping you understand the difference between what may be benign and what could require immediate attention. From implantation bleeding and subchorionic hemorrhages to ectopic pregnancy, lo...

If you are looking for a practical and partner-led approach to sleep training, this episode walks you through exactly what has worked for our family. Dr. Morgan and her husband Wes share how they have night weaned all of their babies and helped them sleep through the night using a simple and repeatable method. This is not an overly complicated system, but one that focuses on consistency, preparati...

In this special episode, we explore manifestation, spirituality, and the deeper beliefs that can shape your fertility journey, relationships, and life. Dr. Leah sits down with Brooke Carver to talk about manifesting partners, calling in your future children, and the role of intuition, spirit guides, and energy work along the path. They share personal stories from Dr. Leah’s infertility journey and...

You just found out you’re pregnant. Now what? In this episode, we walk you through what to do first when you find out you are pregnant, so you can feel more confident and prepared from the very beginning. Whether you just saw a positive test or are hoping to conceive soon, this episode covers the most important early pregnancy steps. We explain how to calculate your due date based on ovulation, wh...

If you have been trying to conceive and feel like something is missing from the conventional approach, this episode will give you a different perspective. Dr. Leah sits down with fertility coach Sonia Ribas to break down what holistic fertility actually means and why it can make a difference in your journey. They explore the key factors that often get overlooked, from lifestyle and nutrition to em...

Parenting rarely goes according to plan, and learning how to adapt may be one of the most important skills you develop as a mother. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to pivot in motherhood. From sleep habits and pacifiers to screen time and daily routines, we explore why changing your approach is not a failure, but a necessary part of raising children. We break down the mindset s...