Back to Basics

This week Anna sits down with Andrea Olson of @godiaperfree to dive deep into elimination communication (EC). They discuss exactly how elimination communication works, how to recognize your baby’s cues, when and how to offer the potty, what to do when you miss a cue, and how EC can evolve as your baby grows. They also unpack why the average age of potty training has increased so dramatically over the past several decades, where the idea of “readiness” came from, and the "research" commonly used to support waiting until children are older. We hope you love this episode with Andrea!Our Guest:Andrea's Instagram Andrea's WebsiteElimination Communication BookBuy Tiny Undies & Top Hat PottiesOur Sponsor:Thank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this episode. You can use code BACKTOBASICS for 10% off your order at Figwellness.co and enjoy Anna's favorite prenatal vitamins!

This week, Anna sits down with LA acupuncturist Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. to unpack the ancient postpartum practices that modern women have largely forgotten: from the importance of 40 days of deep rest to what you should actually be eating to rebuild your body after birth.They talk about the Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to postpartum, why new mothers need a “newborn bubble,” how to protect your recovery in a culture that expects you to bounce back immediately, and the simple practices that can support healing for years to come. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Lina's Instagram Book with Lina Lina's Motherhood Course Our Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Fig Wellness. You can head to Figwellness.co and use code BACKTOBASICS for 10% off your order for Anna's favorite prenatals and men's TTC multivitamin.

This week Anna sits down with friend of the pod Natalie Smith -- personal trainer, entrepreneur, and Instagram bestie. They discuss both being pregnant, her journey with Ureaplasma, the first trimester, birth plans, pressure to do everything perfectly "crunchy", body changes, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Natalie Smith First Back to Basics EpisodeNatalie Smith InstagramThank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this episode of Back to Basics! Use code BACKTOBASICS at checkout at Figwellness.co for 10% off your order.

This week Anna sits down with Mary Haseltine of Made For This Birth. Mary is a birth doula, theologian, mother of seven, and author of Made For This: The Catholic Mom's Guide to Childbirth and the Made For This app. They discuss physiological childbirth, unnecessary interventions, breech, and most importantly how Mary has seen God meet women in pregnancy and birth. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Mary's InstagramMade For This bookMade For This appMade For This Website

This week Anna sits down with Cloe Parker of Parker Pastures, a family-owned ranching operation that produces 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, lamb, bison, and pasture-raised chicken. They discuss the dire situation facing American Farmers, Trump's subsidies on foreign meat, labeling in the grocery store, how to properly vet your food, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Parker Pastures InstagramParker Pastures WebsiteENTER THE GIVEAWAY - Parker Pastures is giving away two boxes of meat exclusively to Back to Basics listeners. Fill out this link to join! Winners will be announced 08/27/26.