Wellness with Vanda
Welcome to Wellness with Vanda—the women's health podcast for every season of motherhood! Whether you're trying to conceive, currently pregnant, navigating postpartum, or raising little ones (up to age 8ish), this podcast is here to support you on your journey to wellness.
Hosted by Vanda, a Functional Medicine Nurse Coach specializing in hormone balance and energy optimization, this show dives into the intersection of hormones, mindset, and motherhood.
Each episode is packed with actionable tips to:
- Naturally boost your energy and combat fatigue.
- Improve your mood and recover from mom burnout.
- Enhance fertility and prepare for pregnancy.
- Navigate the fourth trimester and thrive in postpartum life.
- Master balanced nutrition, joyful movement, and sleep strategies tailored for moms.
Vanda also shares insights from her private practice, where she uses advanced tools like HTMA and DUTCH testing to personalize wellness solutions. Whether you're looking to feel your best or simply embrace motherhood with more energy and joy, Wellness with Vanda is your go-to resource.
Episodes
48 episodes
48: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Prioritizing Yourself Without Guilt
Ever feel guilty for taking time for yourself? You shouldn’t! Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. In this episode, I’m breaking down why prioritizing your own well-being makes you a better mom, partner, and person.✨ ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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9:29
47: Understanding PCOS: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Natural Solutions with Tianna Trinidad
Could PCOS be the reason behind your fatigue, weight struggles, or irregular cycles?Today on the Wellness with Vanda podcast, I’m joined by Tianna Trinidad, a former bedside nurse turned women’s health advocate and...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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18:05
46: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal & What’s Not
Do you ever wonder what’s really happening with your hormones throughout your cycle? In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that every woman deserves to understand: the phases of the menstrual cycle, what’s normal, and how your hor...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:12
45: How to Stay Motivated and Consistent When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming
Feeling unmotivated or struggling to stay consistent in motherhood? In this episode, I’m sharing five practical strategies to help you maintain motivation, set realistic goals, and build habits that actually stick—even when life feels overwhelm...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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9:44
44: Peeing Too Much? The Hydration Hack Every Mom Needs
Ever wonder why drinking more water leaves you running to the bathroom constantly? In this episode, I break down the science behind proper hydration and why adding minerals to your water is the key to absorbing it properly. Learn how elec...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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13:04
43: Turbocharge Your Life: The Power of Breaks for Moms with Alyssa Wolf
As moms, we’re constantly juggling business, kids, home, and everything in between. But what if taking strategic breaks could actually turbocharge your productivity and help you thrive at home and work? In this episode, I’m joined by Alyssa Wol...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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13:04
42: Navigating the Postpartum Journey--What I Wish I'd Known
Postpartum is a journey filled with lessons, challenges, and unexpected changes. In this episode, I reflect on my own postpartum experiences, sharing what I wish I’d known and the insights I’ve gained along the way. From managing hormonal shift...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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28:16
41: 5 Small Changes That Make a Big Impact on Mom Life
In this episode of Wellness with Vanda, we’re diving into five simple, actionable tips to help moms improve their energy, mood, and overall well-being. From hydration hacks to joyful movement, these small changes can make a big i...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:58
40: Why Postpartum Fatigue Isn't "Just Mom Life"
In this episode of Wellness with Vanda, we dive into the truth about postpartum fatigue. Is it inevitable, or are there deeper reasons why moms feel so drained? Vanda shares actionable insights to help you identify the real culprits be...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:34
39: Cade's Birth Story and Postpartum Recovery Update
Welcoming you back after a short break, I dive headfirst into my birth story with Cade and share how I'm recovering postpartum.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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32:51
38: Friday Question #5: Can diet and lifestyle changes really help with hormonal imbalances?
Submit your own Friday Question right here.
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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8:08
37: Friday Question #4: Why are my labs always normal when I feel terrible?
Click here to get my recommended lab listClick here to submit your own Friday Question!
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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8:54
36: Friday Questions #3: What are your thoughts on how to support low iron?
Have a Friday question to submit? Click here! Today's Question: I recently got bloodwork back indicating anemia (low hemoglobin, iron, ferritin, etc). I th...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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10:50
35: Friday Questions #2: What are the common signs of hormonal imbalance? + How do I know if my menstrual issues are from hormonal imbalance?
Click here to submit your own Friday QuestionWhat if your intuition about your body could be the key to unlocking better health? This week on Friday Question, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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7:44
34: Friday Questions #1: Are My Period Symptoms Normal?
Each Friday I'll be answering a question submitted by someone in my community. These questions can be related to female sex hormones, periods, PMS, cycle synching, period symptoms, hormone imbalance, minerals, mineral imbalance, etc. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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8:57
33: The FREE Feel Good Mom Summer Challenge
Sign Up for the Challenge HERE!
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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15:34
31: WWVC is Open! + Sharing Some Thoughts on Fear Associated with Giving Birth
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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36:02
29: WWV Club Sneek Peak Part 2 + Book Recommendations No One Asked For
Ever wondered how to master your sleep or support a healthy gut, all while juggling a busy mom life? Join us as we unveil the Wellness with Vanda Club, a brand-new membership program launching on June 24th, designed specifically for moms on the...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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16:28
28: So I Failed My Glucose Test....Plus A Sneak Peek At The Wellness With Vanda Club
In this week's episode of the podcast I'm sharing a pregnancy update related to my 1-hour glucose test (spoiler alert--I failed) and how I am moving forward.Then I'm sharing a sneak peek into the Wellness with Vanda Club that's launching...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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32:02
27: Introducing the Wellness with Vanda Club
I'm gearing up to open the doors to the Wellness with Vanda Club this June! Imagine having a dedicated space where foundational functional medicine knowledge isn't just a subject, but a shared passion among women on similar health journeys. Thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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16:08
26: Why It Matters That I'm A Nurse & HTMA Success Stories
Click here to purchase an HTMA test!
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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26:08
Pregnancy Update, HTMA Giveaway Update, & Mindset Around Perfectionism
Navigating the ebb and flow of pregnancy at 22 weeks, I've been riding the highs of baby's progress and the lows of physical discomfort, like that unwelcome guest, sciatica. Come along as I recount the invaluable support from my pelvic floor th...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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27:30