Back to Basics

Back to Basics is a health and wellness podcast brought to you by Anna Mondanaro (@feelwellbyanna).

27: Alexandra Radway - All Things Holistic Pregnancy Prep

This week Anna sits down with Alexandra Radway (@alexandraradway), creator of The Baby Ready Body Method. They chat all things holistic pregnancy prep - from diet to routine to opening your detox pathways and more. We hope you love this episode! About Our Guest:Follow Alexandra on InstagramAlexandra's WebsiteAlexandra's Prenatal Course

11-10
01:12:41

26: Solo Episode - How I Got Off Hormonal Birth Control

This week Anna sits down to discuss how she finally got off hormonal birth control and started using the fertility awareness method to track her cycles and prevent pregnancy. She discusses her history with hormonal birth control, how she decided she was ready to ditch it, supplements she took during the process, diet, and much more. We hope you love this episode!Thank you to Natural Cycles for sponsoring this episode. You can use code FEELWELLBYANNA at Naturalcycles.com for 15% off an annual subscription plus a free bluetooth thermometer. Natural Cycles is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.

11-04
28:52

25: Natalya Toryanski - Jesus, Binge Eating, Politics, and Dating

This week Anna sits down with content creator Natalya Toryanski. They talk about Jesus, binge eating and nutrition, dating, politics, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode!Follow Natalya on InstagramFollow Natalya on TikTok

10-27
56:43

24: Remi Stern - You Can Choose Your Attitude and Heal Your Life

This week Anna sits down with life coach Remi Stern to talk about playing the blame game, marriage, hard times, and healing. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest: Remi's InstagramRemi's Website

10-20
48:34

23: Vida Delrahim - All Prenatal Supplements Are Not Created Equal

This week Anna sat down with Vida Delrahim, co-founder of Wenatal. They discuss pregnancy loss, feeling at a loss when it comes to miscarriage, the supplement industry, how to pick a prenatal, and so much more. We hope you love this episode!WeNatal InstagramWeNatal x Back To Basics Offer - Free magnesium with your purhcaseWeNatal Website

10-13
58:43

22: Michelle Lentz - @heybeginnerwife on How To Have a Happy Marriage in Every Phase of Life

This week Anna sat down with Michelle of @heybeginnerwife. They talk about Christian values in a marriage, serving your partner, sex, how to empower your husband, and so much more. We hope you love this episode!About the guest:Michelle's Book "Hey Beginner Wife"Hey Beginner Wife Companion GuideMichelle's InstagramMichelle's Website

10-06
56:03

21: Dr. Julia Britz, ND - Are SSRIs As Safe As We're Told?

This week Anna sits down with Dr. Julia Britz, ND to discuss all things psychiatric medications. They discuss SSRIs and informed consent, benzodiazepines, how to taper, the side effects no one talks about, SSRIs during pregnancy, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Dr. Julia Britz InstagramDr. Julia Britz WebsiteThank you to Natural Cycles for sponsoring Back to Basics. You can use code FEELWELLBYANNA at Naturalcycles.com for 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Natural Cycles is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.

09-29
01:10:49

20: Solo Q&A - My Political Beliefs, Quitting Caffeine, Breast Implants & More

This week Anna sits down solo to answer some listener questions. We hope you love the episode!

09-22
21:42

19: August Brice - Everything You Need To Know About EMFs

This week Anna sits down with August Brice of the popular Instagram account and blog @techwellness. They talk about everything EMF: how to protect yourself, what blocking products actually work, and whether wearables are worth it. We hope you enjoy this episode!Our Guest:August's InstagramTechwellness Blog and Product Catalog

09-14
01:07:37

18: Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS - Crunchy 101: Rehashing Covid, Vaccines, Breastfeeding, Vaginal Birth, and Circumcision

This week Anna sits down with Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS to discuss a number of different topics including COVID-19, vaccines, polio, breastfeeding, circumcision, and more. Out guest:Katie's Instagram

09-08
01:12:02

17: Jess Hodge - Jesus Can Heal Your Eating Disorder

This week Anna sits down with one of her friends, Jess Hodge, to discuss their work in the wellness space, healing their eating disorders, home birth, and their faith. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest: Jess Hodge Instagram

09-01
01:03:18

16: Q&A Solo Episode - Living Together Before Engaged, Raw Milk, And A Fertility Update

This week Anna sits down to answer some frequently-asked listener questions and give a PTC/TTC update.

08-25
30:45

15: Dr. Natalie Underberg - Unexplained Infertility Doesn't Exist

This week Anna sits down with Dr. Natalie Underberg -- a functional medicine doctor, women's health expert, and the cofounder of her own private practice as well as Female Formulations. Dr. Natalie has helped hundreds of women naturally conceive, overcome PCOS, balance their hormones, and heal chronic gut issues. She's also the creator of The Pregnancy Prep Academy and The PCOS Collective, empowering women to take back control of their health -- without feeling funneled into fertility treatments as their only option.As promised, here are the tests that Dr. Natalie orders for her patients: C-Reactive Protein (CRP)CBC (includes Differential and Platelets) Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) DHEA Sulfate, Immunoassay Estradiol Ferritin FSH and LH Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1C)Insulin Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) Lipid Panel Pregnenolone, LC/MS/MS Progesterone, Immunoassay QuestAssureD™ 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (D2, D3), LC/MS/MS T3 Reverse (RT3), LC/MS/MS T3 Uptake T3, Free T3, Total T4, Free T4, Total Testosterone, Total, MSThyroid Peroxidase and Thyroglobulin Antibodies TSH Uric Acid Urinalysis (UA), Complete Thank you to Natural Cycles for sponsoring this episode. You can use code FEELWELLBYANNA at Naturalcycles.com for 15% off an annual subscription plus a free Bluetooth thermometer. Natural Cycles is for 18+ and does not protect against STIs. Always read and follow the instructions for use.

08-18
01:22:11

14: Tessa Smith Part Two - God's Will vs. Free Will, Marriage, Cloth Diapering, & So Much More

This week Anna sits down with friend of the pod Tessa Smith to have a follow up from their first discussion. They discuss their relationships with God, their marriages, cloth diapering, wellness trends they can't get behind, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode! Our guest: Tessa Smith InstagramTessa Smith SubstackTessa Smith YouTube

08-11
01:13:09

13: Ann Bennet - MAHA Thus Far, Home Remedies, and Health Extremism

This week we’re joined by Ann Bennett (Instagram: @simply.unconventional), a regenerative pecan farmer, holistic health advocate, and one of my favorite sane voices on the internet. Ann speaks candidly about raising children in a holistic home, MAHA thus far, internet sensationalism and more.

08-04
01:16:14

12: Solo Episode - Everything I Did To Make Our Home Nontoxic

In this solo episode Anna sits down to discuss everything she's done to make her home nontoxic. Most of these are easy, low-cost tips to make you and your family healthier. Our Sponsor:Natural Cycles - Code FEELWELLBYANNA for 15% off an annual subscription + a free bluetooth thermometerShop This Episode

07-28
25:38

11: Kelsey Diprima Hall - Girl Talk on Unexplained Infertility, Marriage, And Health

This week Anna sits down with Kelsey Diprima Hall, an IG (and IRL) friend and influencer. They talk about Kelsey's 3.5 year struggle with unexplained infertility, marriage, birth control, their favorite beauty products and supplements and so much more. We hope you love Kelsey as much as we do!Kelsey's InstagramKelsey's YouTube

07-21
01:02:15

10: Dr. Bill Chun, MD - Everything You Need To Know About Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum

This week Anna sits down with Dr. Bill Chun, MD; a certified OB-GYN in Boston, MA and friend of the pod. They discuss preparing to conceive, pregnancy, labor, childbirth, induction, postpartum, circumcision, vitamin K, and problems with the medical system. If you enjoy this episode please rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend. Dr. Chun:WebsiteInstagramTikTok

07-14
01:10:42

9: Hagan Mullins - The Real Dangers Of Posting Your Children Online

This week Anna sits down with Hagan Mullins (@parentsagainstposting) to discuss the very real dangers of posting your children online. This is a raw and candid conversation that every (future or current) parent should listen to.

07-07
01:13:46

8: Solo Episode - How I Am Preparing My Body For Conception

This week Anna sits down and talks about everything she's doing to prepare her body to conceive: tracking her cycle, dietary changes, lifestyle changes, mindset, and more. She also talks about some of the changes her husband will be making over the course of the months leading up to conception. Our Sponsor: Natural Cycles - Code FEELWELLBYANNA for 15% off an annual subscription + a free bluetooth thermometerProducts mentioned:Beef Liver SupplementMagnesium BreakthroughKion aminos - Code AppliedKion creatine - Code AppliedArmra Colostrum - Code ANNAM15Promix Unflavored Electrolytes - Code ANNANAD+ - Code ANNA ($100 off)Labcorp OnDemand - Code ANNA

06-30
40:41

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