Just the Good Stuff

#94: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by my dad, Joe Mansfield. This by far has been one of my *favorite* episodes to date. My dad has always been a role model and inspiration in my life. Especially now as a parent, I truly appreciate all he has done and continues to do for me and my family. His hustles like no other and his hard work and dedication is inspirational. I hope he inspires you to pursue your passions and find the enjoyment in life.   Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Background/Early Life: Growing up and a glimpse into Joe's childhood. Becoming responsible at an early age. Role models growing up. Career: An overview of Joe's professional career. Some things to set you up for success. Tips on being present with your kids while also focusing on your career. Today: An overview of Rachel & Joe's relationship. How Rachel has evolved from a young girl to now. Most challenging part of having Rachel as a daughter. Most proudest moment with Rachel.  Living below your means and what that really entails. Joe's relationship with Jordan. What Joe wish he knew when he was younger. For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipes & more straight to your inbox!   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! As you know we're obsessed with LMNT and have been adding the electrolyte hydration packets to my water for a while now.  LMNT just launched new a chocolate medley of 3 flavors featuring chocolate mint, chocolate chai and chocolate raspberry which are giving off full on hot chocolate vibes without all the sugar. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel *BONUS* I am also doing a giveaway with LMNT in the month of December. Where someone can win the LMNT branded electric kettle, LMNT chocolate medley kit filled with 30 packets. All you have to do to enter is rate and review the podcast on itunes and spotify then send me a DM with a screenshot of your review. I'll message the winner at the end of December!

#93: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are continuing our series of Just The Good Chat. As I am coming to the end of my journey of breast feeding our youngest, we are diving into all your questions around nursing, pumping and sharing a little more of my approach with all three of my kids. I'm by no means an expert but a mama who has a bit of experience to share. We also dive into what our latest routine has been to getting our three children down to sleep solo each night.   Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Preparing to Pump: a brief background on my nursing and breastfeeding journey when to start pumping postpartum what pumps i've used and the pros/cons  cleaning your pump supplies My Pumping Schedule: my pumping schedule pumping so you're not taking away from the next feeding going overnight without pumping increasing supply supply with my three children Building a Freezer Stash: how to start pumping to store extra milk in freezer best storage and pumping supplies how to produce enough to store the excess items to eat to help supply Traveling While Pumping: tips for traveling & pumping without baby best pump to travel with how to transport milk back that you pump on vacation how did you prep milk when going away for weekend Weaning: how to wean how much food vs milk to give when to remove extra sessions Bedtime routine: an overview of our bedtime routine with three kids under five   Products mentioned in the episode: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Spectra S2 Pump Baby Buddha Travel Pump My favorite pumping bras Milk Storage Bags Majka Lactation Bites - use code RACHL for 15% off Favorite bottles Bottle Brushes Drying Rack For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipes & more straight to your inbox!   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel   If you want to try my liquid collagen, use THIS link for $10 off + more $$ if you subscribe and save.  

#92: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we're joined by Jenna Barnard, the baker and photographer behind Butternut Bakery. You would probably recognize Jenna on Instagram or TikTok by one of her many drool worthy cookies, cakes or desserts! Jenna started the Butternut Bakery blog as a way to share her passion for baking, the kind that involved flour, butter, and sugar. You know, the standard stuff. But a year in, she developed (and since healed) digestive issues and discovered a sensitivity to both gluten and dairy. That’s why she is so passionate about creating desserts for all diets. With Butternut Bakery, you will find a mix of traditional and modified recipes to satisfy every sweet tooth.   Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode: Where Jenna's passion from baking came from  Jenna's motivation to start a blog and posting her recipes on Tiktok and Instagram Her career before pursing Butternut Bakery full time  What a typical day and week looks like as a content creator  The pressures of being a content creator and ways Jenna helps balance her life Taking time away from your phone and avoiding burn out Discovering her sensitivity to gluten and dairy and how she learned to bake with new ingredients Traveling to Europe and her experience with gluten and dairy Where Jenna see's her brand heading +SO much more!   Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!).   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipes & more straight to your inbox!

#91: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we're joined by Elly Truesdell, Founder and Managing Partner of New Fare Partners. While walking down the aisles of Whole Foods or your local grocery store Elly most likely had a hand in getting the product on the shelf or supporting the brand as an investor.  Her fund New Fare Partners is a venture capital fund centered on the modern eater and evolving American palate. As Global Director of Local Brands & Product Innovation at Whole Foods Market for nearly a decade, Elly played a pivotal role in driving the growth of the natural and organic food industry, propelling some of today’s most iconic consumer brands. Elly is also the co-founder of Made by Nacho, a premium pet food brand with chef Bobby Flay. She was a Partner at venture fund Almanac, before founding New Fare. Elly holds a B.A in Media Studies from the University of Virginia, and sits on the Boards of Made by Nacho, Foxtrot, Tacombi & Wellness in the Schools.   Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode: Where Elly's passion for food came from Landing a job at Whole Foods and becoming apart of the Local Forager team How her previous experience has set her up for what she is doing today Launching her venture fund New Fare Partners Her investment approach and thesis in the food and beverage space Joining forces with Bobby Flay to launch Made by Nacho Advice for listeners who are thinking about starting a new food or beverage brand  +SO much more!   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel   Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!).   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipes & more straight to your inbox!

#90: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we're joined by Ereka Vetrini. You would probably recognize Ereka by one of her mouth watering easy to make Italian inspired dishes on Instagram or TikTok! Ereka is a working mother of two, a wife, a first-generation American-Italian, and the daughter of restauranteurs. She grew up in her family’s Italian restaurant which is where her love of cooking began. As a child, she spent hours in the kitchen of her family’s restaurants, happy to be there and eager to learn traditional southern Italian recipes.  In 2020 her daughter, encouraged her to share her recipes on social media. In just three years she has grown that community to 2.2 million across platforms! Ereka is having so much fun developing recipes that resonate with people of all ages and is excited to launch her first line of kitchen garments in November 2023! Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode: Where Ereka's passion for food came from Growing up in Ereka's family Italian restaurant  What motivated Ereka to start posting recipes on social media Ereka's move from television to social media Being a social media personality while raising children Feeding your children and the "yuck"rule Kitchen garments launching in November 2023! Dealing with negative comments  +SO much more! This episode is sponsored by Little Spoon! As a busy mother to three hungry boys, Little Spoon has been the perfect solution to help feed my family when I'm not making something homemade. For 30% off go to LITTLESPOON.COM/rachl and enter our code RACHL at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order.   Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!).   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipes & more straight to your inbox!

#89: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are continuing our series of Just The Good Chat. This is one of the most vulnerable Jordan and I have gotten on the podcast. We dive into our experiences working together and parenting together and share some of the struggles we have as a couple.  Our podcast is a *judgement-free* zone.   Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Working Together: What made Jordan leave his previous career and join Rachel full time A breakdown of Rachel & Jordan's tasks/responsibilities for the business  Is Rachel the boss or is it an equal partnership? Our thoughts on couples therapy Why it's hard to separate marriage and work One thing we wish we knew about each other before working together Advice about not getting sick of one another when working together Setting boundaries between work and personal time Pressures we have to provide working together   Parenting Together: How working together benefits parenting together What kind of parenting we practice How we solve conflicts as parents/partners How a typical weekend is divided when caring for our kids How we split up parenting duty  Bedtime routines with multiple kids on different schedules Feeling resentful to your partner  + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel   If you want to try my liquid collagen, use THIS link for $10 off + more $$ if you subscribe and save.

#88: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we're joined by Jana Goodbaum, the Co-Founder of Happy Wolf! The *NEW* brand of wildly simple snacks for kids. They're nut-free snack bars made from only organic whole-food ingredients…and absolutely none of the "weird" stuff. Happy Wolf is currently available to order online at their website HappyWolf.com - Use my code RACHL to get 20% off your order!   Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode: Happy Wolf - What is it and the background of why Jana decided to launch it What is Happy Wolf brining to the market that is different than the current options and why no one else is doing what their doing What made Jana interested in the CPG children's snack category What concerns Jana about the current children’s snack products and why Happy Wolf is different Why it’s been so hard to bring lower sugar options to the children’s snack aisle The process of developing a product and then commercializing it for mass consumption Whats been the biggest challenges so far in launching a new brand and product What does the future look like for Happy Wolf +SO much more!   Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!).   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com  

#87: THIS EPISODE IS SO EXCITING!!! In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we're not only joined by Annie Slabotsky & Morgan Lerner, the co-Founders of GoNanas the banana bread mix company - but we are also sharing my first ever baking mix collab with them. GoNanas x rachLmansfield Mini Blueberry Muffin Banana Bread!! Order now on eatgonanas.com and use my discount code RACHELM for 20% off your order. Annie and Morgan are the co-founders of GoNanas. They're shaking up the baking category with their vegan, gluten free, and nut free banana bread mixes that taste so good you wouldn't even know they're better-for-you and allergen friendly. The company launched online during the pandemic when banana bread was blowing up and have since launched nationwide with Whole Foods, Wegmans, HEB, Meijer, and most recently Target.   Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode: Starting GoNanas as college students  The backstory to how GoNanas went from fresh baked loaves on a college campus to baking mixes found in major retailers How the COVID Pandemic forced the brand to pivot Balancing being best friends and business partners How GoNanas built a brand ambassador program and a loyal following The success of their limited time flavor collaborations  The story behind creating and developing the limited time GoNanas x rachLmansfield Mini Blueberry Muffin Banana Bread mix. Order now on eatgonanas.com and use my discount code RACHELM for 20% off your order. Being young female food entrepreneurs +SO much more!   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel   Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!).   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#85: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Ashley Nickelsen, Founder, CEO & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. NATION. B.T.R. NATION is on a mission to help fix our broken food system. When Ashley's parents were both diagnosed with rare forms of cancer, she became their primary caretaker. Between chemo appointments and radiation, Ashley and her family were always on the move eating junk out of hospital vending machines and cafeterias. With a background in biochemistry and food studies, she took to the kitchen to create an on-the-go snack that was actually good for her and her family. When Ashley's parents passed away, she made it her mission to share these nourishing snacks with the world. Use my code RACHL for 20% off your order.  Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Why B.T.R? What does it mean? What Ashely was doing before launching B.T.R. Nation Her parent's story and what inspired her to start B.T.R Nation The current product line up What's next for B.T.R Nation  Ashley's generalized anxiety disorder, and tips and tricks on how to manage it Being a virgo, making lists and making decisions + SO much more!   Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!).   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com  

#84: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are kicking off our series of Just The Good Chat, where Jordan and I chat about different life updates and answer some of our listeners questions. Think: even more of what you see on Instagram stories. In this episode we give an update about our experiences as parents of 3 kids ages four and under and our experience sleep training for the third time.    Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Raising three children: Tips going from 0 to 1, 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 kids What parts of the transition to 3 has been the hardest How we knew we wanted to have three children How we stay connected and make time for one another How to keep each kids schedule without interrupting another Bed time with 3 kids and 2 parents Regressions when siblings came Will Jordan get a vasectomy? Sleep Training: Our sleep training method What age to sleep train Did we hire anyone to help with the sleep training Tips to deal with the crying When to transition to a sleepsack How to eliminate middle of the night feedings Is there an age it's too late to do sleeptraining? Is there an age it's too early to do sleeptraining? Tips on removing the swaddle Other questions: Tips on dealing with a baby who is colic Tips on dealing with big toddler feelings Limiting portion sizes for kids Names we liked but didn't use for our kids + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel   If you want to try my liquid collagen, use THIS link for $10 off + more $$ if you subscribe and save.

#83: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Hannah Barnstable, the CEO and Co-founder of Seven Sundays. (use my code RACHL30 for 30% off your order!) Hannah founded Seven Sundays in 2011 with four muesli recipes, an old Raleigh bike and trailer, some rented after-hours kitchen space at a friend’s restaurant, and a crazy desire to flip the cereal aisle on its head. Hannah’s food philosophy is simple: Food is an experience to be enjoyed and should remain as close as possible to the way Mother Nature intended it to be. When Hannah isn’t off selling cereal, she can be found running around the Minneapolis city lakes (summer), skiing in the Northwoods (winter), browsing her favorite local grocery stores or in the kitchen making food for her sweet family of five. Seven Sunday's muesli and cereal is on a daily rotation in mine and my children's breakfast line up (truly - we eat it daily). We love the products and brand so much our venture fund grt sht ventures has invested into the company.   Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Why start a breakfast cereal company? Hannah's previous career in finance before launching Seven Sundays What makes Seven Sundays product line up some of the best in the breakfast cereal aisle? The importance of the ingredient list and being an earth friendly brand Some insights to being a female entrepreneur in the food and beverage space How the industry has evolved over the past decade Seven Sundays latest product line the Oat Protein Cereal + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com    

#82: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Marissa Mullen the creator behind That Cheese Plate. Marissa is a Brooklyn based best-selling author, entrepreneur, food stylist and content creator. She is the founder of That Cheese Plate, a global community for cheese plate inspiration and recipes, and creator of the Cheese By Numbers method, a step-by-step approach to creative food styling. She is known for pioneering the cheese and charcuterie trend in popular culture today and creating art out of simplicity.   Marissa's latest book That Cheese Plate Wants to Party is now available!   Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Where Marissa's love of cheese came from How she became a cheese pro What are the basics in creating an epic cheese board? How to pair crackers with cheese or make the perfect bite Top 3 favorite cheeses from Trader Joes How Marissa's background/experience prepared her for what she is doing now. Starting her Instagram page, That Cheese Plate  Getting her first cookbook deal  Her latest cookbook That Cheese Plate Wants To Party The kick off of her cook book tour + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com  

#81: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave.   Dr. Brighten was previously a guest on Just The Good Stuff (Episode 29) to chat about Post Birth Control Syndrome, getting your period back + all things female hormones.   Here are some of the topics we discuss in this episode: Why Dr. Brighten wanted to write her new book Is This Normal? Busting some of the stereotypes of the female anatomy  Why is it that so many of us don’t understand how the basics of our hormones work or even what the correct names are for all the parts down there? What is the orgasm gap? What are some of the reasons for the gap? What we learned in our health/sex ed classes from high school How to and when to introduce your children to these topics about their bodies to finally break this cycle? If people have been trained to think something is abnormal, what are some tips/tricks/steps they can make to change that mindset? Are people around the world experiencing the same thing about their bodies or is this a US cultural issue? Tips and advice to feel good with your sex life postpartum + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel

#80: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Dr. Eric Forman, MD, HCLD. Dr. Forman is the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center in New York City. He oversees the medical practice as well as the IVF embryology and andrology laboratories. Dr. Forman holds a special place in our hearts as he was my fertility doctor who helped us get pregnant with our three boys (my second baby daddy as I call him!).   With egg and embryo freezing has been such a big topic these days so we asked Dr. Forman to come back on Just The Good Stuff Podcast to help explain the process and answer some questions from our community.  Dr. Forman was previously a guest on the podcast (episode 35) to chat all things fertility.   Here are some helpful links to some posts about our fertility journey: Getting pregnant with Ezra, part 1 & part 2 Getting pregnant with Brody Getting pregnant with Cooper Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode: The differences between egg and embryo freezing What to expect in the process of freezing eggs or embryos Who is a good candidate for egg or embryo freezing? When should you go see a fertility doctor? What is the ideal number of frozen eggs/embryos to try and store? What is the optimal age age to freeze your eggs or embryos? What to look for in your provider? Storage options for frozen eggs or embryos Is there a danger to freezing eggs/embroys for too long? How long will they stay good for? What is success rate of egg / embryo freezing and then implanting? If your eggs/embryos are frozen, when should a woman use them by to ensure she can still carry a child? What is typical cost of egg freezing? + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com  

#79: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Brittany Mullins. Brittany is a recipe developer and founder of Eating Bird Food, a website she started in 2008 as a way to share her health journey and inspire others. She has a marketing degree, a health coaching certification, and a knack for creating simple, nutrient-dense recipes that have been featured in Shape, Good Housekeeping, HuffPost, Self.com, and more. She lives with her husband, two children and pup in Richmond, VA.    Brittany just released her first cook book Mostly Veggies and we were so excited to chat with her to learn all about it!   Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: What inspired Brittany to start Eating Bird Food in 2008  Being an OG food blogger how the space has changed over the past 15 years Brittany's food philosophy and how its evolved over the years now feeding herself, husband and two children What inspired Brittany to write her first cookbook Mostly Veggies The Eating Bird Food 4 Step Method to meal prep How she handles picky eating with her children Tips on meal prepping if you've never done it before Some behind the scenes of running her own business  Her favorite and least favorite part of what she does Her advice for someone who is trying to break into the food content creator space + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com  

#78: In this episode we are joined by Dr. Briza Walter the Founder of Studio 17 Cosmetics and Wellness and Chelsea D'Esposito Cruz a certified nurse injector. We dive in and discuss everything we need to know about the ever so popular, neuromodulators (AKA Botox), facial fillers, and anti-aging skin treatments. Rachel personally is a client of Studio 17 and has gone to their center a handful of times. This episode is packed with info and think of it as botox 101!   Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode: What are neuromodulators such as Botox and how do they work? Why you should know what brand neuromodulator you're using Why its important to know how many units of Botox were used during your treatment  When should you start getting Botox? How long does Botox last? What you should be doing to help maintain and preserve the Botox treatment Is Botox really "preventable"? Is there anyone that shouldn’t get Botox? Are there long term effects on putting Botox in our body? What should you look for in a practitioner? How much does Botox cost on average? What are fillers and how are they different than Botox? Where can filler be injected? How often can you get filler? What are some ways to build new fresh collagen in our skin? What can we do for dark circles under the eyes? What can we do for melasma? What non-injectables do you recommend? What is safe to do while pregnant? What is safe to do while breastfeeding? + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com   This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel

#77: In this episode were joined by Michelle Pratt of Safe in the Seat. As a mom and nationally certified child passenger safety technician, her judgment-free approach is beyond refreshing to helping turn car seat confusion into straight-up confidence. Through online courses, helpful YouTube Videos, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat. As parents of 3 children under the age of 5 we personally have first hand seen how difficult it is to navigate the hundreds of options of car seats and sometimes the more difficult task of installing a car seat and making sure its the right fit for your little ones. Michelle helps parents of children of all ages in their car seat journeys. This is the car seat we have for Brody and love and this is the one we use for Ezra now. Cooper uses this car seat/stroller combo!   Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode: Common things parents/caregivers do that can be dangerous for a child's safety in a car seat How to determine what car seat is best for your child What you can do before your child is born to best prepare their car seat Tips/tricks to help your child in the car seat and during car rides Milestones to reach on when to switch car seats and when to stop What is the best configuration of car seats in the back seat  Is one car seat "safer" than another? Thoughts on the Doona or other car seat / stroller combos Should you rent car seats while traveling? + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com  

#76: In this episode we sit down with Kacie Barnes, the Registered Dietician Nutritionist behind the website and social media account Mama Knows Nutrition. Kacie provides us with SO many tips, tricks, courses and resources for feeding your toddler and kids. This is a hot topic and we chat with Kacie about the daily struggles all parents and caregivers go through while trying to provide the best meal time options for your little ones.    Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode: What age picky eating is common to start around and when it ends What we should do if a kid no longer wants to eat a food they loved in the past The difference between picky eating and a food aversion How to reverse bad eating habits How to introduce a new food at meal time without overwhelming your child Tips on how to prevent your child from throwing food Can my child go to bed hungry What do you do if your child wont eat dinner but then always asks for dessert Thoughts on adding "hidden" veggies into meals Best approaches to packing your child's lunch for school My child won't eat anything green, what can I do How to deal with extended family unsolicited feeding comments How do you know if your child ate enough, should you cut them off + SO much more!   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com    

#75: In this episode we dive into our recent trip to LA to attend the 2023 Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, CA. We chat all about the different brands and new products we got to try and founders and brands we were able to get face time with. After chatting about it all, we narrowed it down to a few major trends we saw for the future of the food and beverage industry this year   Heres a recap of some of the brands and products we discuss in today's episode from Expo West 2023: Sweet Nothings - Use code RACHL for 20% off your Nut Butter Bites order  Brave Good Kind Mighty Spark Seven Sundays - *NEW* Oats Protein cereal and use code RACHL30 30% off your order Chia smash - new grape jelly Must Love - cookies and sprinkles Evergreen - *NEW* waffle egg breakfast sandwiches  Clevr - latte mixes Fitjoy -  *NEW* cracker and pb pretzels Savor by Suize - choc covered pretzel  RIND - *NEW* snack/trail mix Quinn - pizza pretzels  Simply - Chocolate date bites Bored Cow - microflora milk protein Craize Chomps GoNanas  Purely Elizabeth Mid-Day Square - *NEW* cookie dough  BTR bars - code RACHL  Sunnie Here are the industry trends we noticed during Expo West 2023 and discuss in todays podcast: Kelp/Seaweed Asian cuisine Candy/Gummies Snacking puffs  So many beverages Not enough kids stuff Chicken Jerky Grain free pretzels  Mushrooms For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com    

#74: In this episode Rachel is interview by Jordan to catch up about life with 3 kids, postpartum recover, second c-section, and overall how they are doing. AKA they are zombies and had to pause halfway through to feed Cooper. This episode is raw, real and Rachel and Jordan chat about life having 3 kids aged 4 and under.   Here are some of the topics we discuss in the episode: Combating stress and anxiety during your fertility journey Gestational diabetes during pregnancy  Gender/sex disappointment New learnings in my third pregnancy Not publicly sharing the sex/gender of my third baby during pregnancy Preparing for birth / 2nd c-section Recovering after c-section Postpartum exercising Breastfeeding for the third time What life *actually*is like with three kids Transitioning from 0 to 1, 1 to 2, 2 to 3 kids Mental health and making time for yourself  How has having kids impacted my relationship/marriage with Jordan   Here are some links to some helpful resources: Here is a LINK to my shop page with all helpful items for c-section recovery, postpartum and your newborn. Here is a discount code for my favorite lactation bites (code RACHL for 15% off) Here is a blog post and podcast episode with more on our journey to get pregnant with baby #3   For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com