Back to Basics

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

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

7: Laura Doyle - How to Become An Empowered Wife And Have The Relationship Of Your Dreams

This week Anna sits down with Laura Doyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Empowered Wife, The Surrendered Wife, and The Surrendered Single to discuss all things marriage and relationships. Anna and Laura discuss how much power women hold in relationships, how to express your desires, how to attract your perfect mate, and embracing femininity in your personal and professional life. Laura's approach to marriage has healed tens of thousands of relationships and given so many women the tools to be incredible wives (and, in turn, have incredible husbands).

06-23
01:07:19

6: My Mom!

This week Anna sits down with her best friend and mother. They discuss health as you age, how she will approach being a grandma, Anna's cancer diagnosis, marriage, and more. Products mentioned:Liposomal Vitamin C NAD+ PatchesAudio-Only Wifi-Free Baby Monitor

06-16
50:53

5: Dr. Brian Thornburg - Childhood Vaccine Schedules, Scientific Bias, & The Problem With Being Too Crunchy

This week Anna sits down with Dr. Brian Thornburg, DO to discuss all things pediatrics: from the childhood vaccine schedule all the way to screen time. Dr. Thornburg offers helpful advice when it comes to creating your own amended vaccine schedule, how to know if you should vaccinate, and why we need better vaccine trials. Follow Dr. Thornburg on InstagramDr. Thornburg's WebsiteDr. Thornburg's Alternate Vaccine Schedule

06-09
01:01:54

4: Q&A Solo Episode - Practical Health Advice, Discussing Finances in Relationships, and Why I Never Say No to my Husband

In this solo Q&A episode Anna discusses easy-to-follow health advice, tips that changed her marriage, colonics, and more. Products mentioned: Aquatru Water Filter - This link gets you $100 offCouples Financial ExerciseEMF DetectorNon-Bluetooth HeadphonesFollow Anna: InstagramSubstack

06-02
36:02

3: Tessa Smith - Food & Lifestyle Content Creator

This week Anna sits down for some girl talk with Tessa Smith; a fellow food and lifestyle content creator. They talk about marriage, how they support their health, why the 80/20 rule doesn't work, pregnancy, childbirth, and working on social media. Follow Tessa here: InstagramSubstackFollow Anna here:InstagramSubstack

05-26
01:42:35

2: Dr. Cody Kriegel - Integrative Biological Dentist

This week Anna sits down with Dr. Cody Kriegel -- an integrative biological dentist. They discuss why your mouth is the gateway to your health, the problem with root canals, how fluoride in your water is making you sick, tongue ties, and so much more. Our guest: Cody's InstagramBook with CodyVios Dental Instagram

05-19
01:17:24

1: My Story

In this solo episode, Anna walks you through her entire story -- from her childhood to cancer diagnosis to break-ups to where she is today.

05-12
47:21

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