The Barefoot Babes Podcast

We are back with our Season 3 Health Trends episode! If you have any requests for health trends to cover in our coming seasons, shoot us a DM on Instagram, or leave a comment on this episode! This episode we are covering the science behind micro-dosing mushrooms, whether Ozempic is the answer to our obesity epidemic or not, and what cycle syncing is and is it all its cracked up to be.  Instagrams:...

Today we're talking about eating the foods that our bodies are expecting based on the time of year and region in the world. There are so many factors that go into this concept of Eating Seasonally, so listen in and feel free to reach out with any questions! Our Instagram's: Josie @whole.mother.hood Sarah Anne @wholewoman_wellness And just a reminder if you are enjoying the podcast, please leave us...

As we learn more and more about our female cycles, it is mind blowing to realize just how much each phase of our cycles (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, luteal) mimic the seasons of nature (winter, spring, summer, autumn). Join us as we discuss these correlations, and what we can learn from nature's cycle to embrace our own! Our Instagram's: Josie @whole.mother.hood Sarah Anne @wholewoman_wellne...

We’ve already made it to the season 2 finale (CRAZY)!! This episode is a little different than our usual style. Join us as we chat about some of the things we are working through in our health journeys currently. We discuss personal examples of nervous system dysregulation, trapped emotions, and books we’ve been reading! If  you like this episode, let us know by leaving a comment on this episode o...

We all know the saying “you need to calm down” does exactly the opposite… Even if that is exactly what we need to do, it’s one of the most unhelpful phases. Tune in to today’s episode while we chat about all things nervous system and nervous system regulation. It’s all the buzz across social media right now and we want to dive in. We are going to be chatting about the nervous system, how to learn...

You’ve likely heard all the buzz across social media as more and more people have realized the importance of minerals! Today we are taking a deep dive into minerals and what exactly they are. We are covering the 101 of minerals - It’s enough to where you will walk away feeling more knowledgeable but not so overloaded it leaves your head spinning. Join us today and let’s chat Minerals! 
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While we are often taught by culture to fear, or at least dread, the affects of our menstrual cycle, understanding our hormonal fluctuations can be one of our greatest assets! In this episode, we are breaking down the basics of how our cycles work, including what the major hormones at play are, what happens in each of our phases, what fluctuations you might expect during each phase, and some commo...

Our last episode on popular health trends was a huge hit so we decided to bring it back for season two and deep dive into some more trendiness! Today we are talking about how chasing trends can be fun but also detrimental to our health and then we will deep dive into gelatin gummies, beef live, herbal teas and infusions, and the ever popular Happy Juice that has been taking social media by a storm...

Join us for a casual conversation between friends on some problems we see within all health spaces and why these spaces can sometimes cause more harm than good. We just want to bring these things to light so you can engage in the world of all things, health, wellness, etc. well equipped to decipher what will be helpful to you personally…or not so much.  Josie’s Instagram: @whole.motherhood Sarah A...

Today we are covering the FOUNDATIONAL health habit of maintaining relatively balanced blood sugar (aka blood glucose).  We are going to talk about what blood sugar is, why blood sugar balance matters, how macros specifically impact your blood sugar (in isolation or paired together), other factors that affect blood sugar balance/imbalance, and the guidelines we personally follow to optimize blood...

Have you ever noticed that it seems like everyone around you is on a diet or is maybe talking about how they need to be starting a diet? It's almost like it is "trendy" to be on a diet. Maybe you're the one who is stuck in the endless loop of dieting...it works for a little while then the weight comes back on...or you find yourself not being able to stay disciplined enough to sti...

We are back for season two! We are kicking it off with a fun episode for the summer season goals: Hobbit Girl Summer. Why strive for Hot Girl Summer, when you can enjoy your summer of nature, gardening, food, and friends-embodying your inner Hobbit. Join in the conversation, and we would love to hear your input by leaving us a rating or review on whatever platform you are listening to. You can fin...

We’ve made it to the season 1 finale! Today Josie and Sarah Anne are covering what their personal negotiables, non-negotiables, and areas in need of improvement are in their current seasons.  We will be back in a few weeks with some new episodes for the summer season (season 2). We have a good lineup looking forward, but if you have any topics you want us to cover you can let us know. Josie is on...

We are having some technical difficulties with this last episode of season 1, so unfortunately it is not ready to be released yet. We will have it up just a day (maybe two) late, but it is still coming!

Within any health space on social media, there is often not a lot of room left for nuance in people’s stances on different topics. This unfortunately includes the “crunchy” community. We have noticed that people often shift towards a more holistic, naturally based approach to their health and wellness when they feel gaslit and unheard by the western medical model, only to be burned by the communit...

This week we are connecting the basics of fertility and toxins that we have covered in previous episodes! While stressing out about all the different sources of toxins in our world won’t do much for you, knowing what some common toxins are and where they can be found can be a great first step to making educated decisions in all areas of your lifestyle.  The episode will cover: -Why fertility matte...

Even if you are not trying or even planning on having children, you should care about your fertility. If your fertility is off track, there are for sure other issues going on with your body that would contribute to your health and wellness. Every process in our body is interconnected, so an issue in one area can be an indicator of unknown things that might be going on.  This week we will dive into...

Today we are covering one of our favorite topics: going barefoot! This topic is near and dear to our hearts, as you probably guessed by our podcast name.  We will cover: The anatomy of your feet and ankles and how that impacts the rest of the chain What are barefoot shoes How going barefoot or wearing barefoot shoes compares to conventional footwear Grounding Steps to take if you want to go barefo...

While we have often heard about choosing good quality food, getting your daily movement in, and getting more sunshine, there are threats to our health and wellness lurking in the products we use on our bodies every day. Today we are tackling the topic of toxins within our skincare and hygiene products (think cosmetics, soaps and moisturizers, deodorant, etc.) and what you should be aware of to mak...

With all of the diet and lifestyle trends out there in the health space, it’s hard to know which ones are going to be helpful versus which ones are just fad. In today’s episode we are going to talk about some specific trends, how to filter your sources, and how to determine what you want to incorporate into your personal routine and lifestyle. The episode will cover: -current trends we are seeing,...

In this weeks episode we are addressing a foundational (if not the most foundational) aspect of our health and wellness: food. More specifically REAL food. This episode will cover  -What is “real food?” -What we would consider NOT real food -Unnecessary vs necessary processing of food -First steps to take to prioritize real food in your diet and lifestyle

Today we are summarizing our stories and how we have started healing our bodies on our journeys of wellness. We wanted to share our story so you could see a piece of how we came to the current perspectives of health and wellness that we each hold. Overtime, each of our perspectives has changed and shifted as we change, learn more, and are in different seasons. As we are continuing on in our journe...