Wonderfully Woven

In this episode of the Vitamin Nature series we’ll be looking at the ways that grounding and earthing can be supportive of our overall wellbeing. I'll briefly share: - how grounding works - delve into the bioelectricity of the body - benefits of grounding - ways that you can utilize key nutrients to enhance the body's ability to transfer and utilize free electrons from the natural environm...

To kick-off the Vitamin Nature series, we're delving into all things sunshine & natural light! I'll briefly unpack what the light spectrum is, how sunlight is deeply nourishing to our health and ways that we can utilize nutrition to enhance the health of our skin and provide sun protection from the inside out. If you'd like references for any of the articles mentioned, please reach...

In this next series on the podcast, I am going to delve into a range of ways that you can support and nourish your body with what we already have access to in our environment and can incorporate into our lifestyle with the theme of nature as a vitamin.   My hope is that it will be a springboard for you to shift the compartmentalized view of wellness that we may often find taught; of it simply bein...

This episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast is a quickfire overview of some of the B vitamins and some of their roles in specifically supporting the prenatal journey – including, B1 – thiamine, B2 - riboflavin, B3 - niacin, B5 - pantothenic acid, B6 - pyridoxine, B7 – biotin and B12 - cobalamin.  Some of their roles include: - supporting the metabolism of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins...

Throughout this series on the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be delving into key vitamins and minerals needed to nurture and nourish both baby and mama to aid in conception, support pregnancy and the postpartum season. In this episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast, we’re going to chat about vitamin D! This is a vitamin that I think is commonly talked about but not fully understood - from i...

Throughout this series on the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be delving into key vitamins and minerals needed to nurture and nourish both baby and mama to aid in conception, support pregnancy and the postpartum season. In this episode we'll take a deep dive into the macro-mineral magnesium which has been gaining increasing profile in the health and wellness space! Join me as we chat about how it...

In this episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast I chat through each of the ingredients that are included in the Nourishing Traditions recipe for homemade baby formula, why they are used and how they’re nourishing for your baby! When it comes to choosing formula for your little loves, it can feel overwhelming and once I found this recipe from Sally Fallon Morell and Mary Enig from Nourishing Tradi...

Throughout this series on the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be delving into key vitamins and minerals needed to nurture and nourish both baby and mama specifically throughout pregnancy, but also for the preconception and postpartum seasons. In this episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast, we’re going to chat about the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (Eicos...

Throughout this series on the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be delving into key vitamins and minerals needed to nurture and nourish both baby and mama specifically throughout pregnancy, but also for the preconception and postpartum seasons. In this episode we chat about a highly discussed and debated nutrient - folate or Vitamin B9! Join me as we chat about how it supports: - reproductive wellne...

Throughout this series on the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be delving into key vitamins and minerals needed to nurture and nourish both baby and mama specifically throughout pregnancy, but also for the preconception and postpartum seasons. In this episode we chat about often overlooked nutrient - choline! Join me as we chat about how this powerhouse of a nutrient is incredibly supportive of key...

Throughout this series on the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be delving into key vitamins and minerals needed to nurture and nourish both baby and mama specifically throughout pregnancy, but also for the preconception and postpartum seasons. In this episode we chat about the mineral copper - we'll discuss some of its key roles and why they are particularly important for pregnancy and conception,...

Throughout this series on the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be delving into key vitamins and minerals needed to nurture and nourish both baby and mama specifically throughout pregnancy, but also for the preconception and postpartum seasons. In this episode we chat about the mineral calcium - its roles, dietary sources (plant and animal) and key factors that can impact its absorption (like digest...

Whether you're trying to conceive or are currently pregnant, seeking to ensure your body has the vitamins and minerals it needs to support and nurture your health and the growth and development of your baby is vital! In this episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast I share some key factors to consider when choosing a prenatal supplement and a little perspective into a whole-food approach to prenat...

In this episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast I'll be bringing clarity as to what the labels USDA Organic, Pasture-Raised and Grass-Fed mean.  There are so many buzz words, labels and terms used in marketing for produce and meat that it can be confusing to navigate what it actually means in terms of the practices used by the farmer and rancher and how it can impact the nutrient density of...

In this episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast we'll be talking about another facet of health and wellness - nourishment for your spirit. This episode is specifically about uplifting your spirit when you (or a loved one) is journeying through a health issue. Navigating a health issue can lead to you or a loved one feeling weary, worn out and defeated. The unknowns, uncertainties and what-ifs can...

When it comes to health and wellness it can feel overwhelming, daunting and honestly expensive to begin pursuing ways of eating and a lifestyle that nourishes you from the inside out. In this episode of the Wonderfully Woven Podcast, I'm sharing four steps (swaps and additions) you can take to lay the groundwork to support your body so that nourishment feels more accessible and sustainable rather...

When it comes to optimizing our health and wellness we can oftentimes think it’s only about what we eat, how much and when. What if I told you that there’s something more foundational than that before we even eat?! Supporting the digestive process is vital in nurturing and nourishing our bodies. Join me as we dive into the different stages of digestion and why we need to support it and how!

Navigating entering the season of motherhood comes with so many changes. Oftentimes mama’s can feel isolated, inundated with information about feeding, sleep rhythms & about “this & that”, so, in this episode, I hope to leave you feeling seen, heard & encouraged.

Being healthy can mean different things to different people and I think one facet of being healthy is that of nourishing our bodies in a way that facilitates its optimal function! So, in this episode of the Wonderfully Woven podcast, we’ll be chatting about the importance of understanding how our body is designed and intended to function so that we can know how to purposefully support it through t...

Welcome to the Wonderfully Woven podcast! I’m your host Lucy Garrison, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), and this a space where we delve into discussions around all things holistic wellness and nourishment for the body, mind, and spirit. We’ll chat about what it looks like to support and steward the original design of how our bodies were created so you can live fully and freely through all...