Olivia Adriance: How To Make Healthy Food Fun, Pregnancy & Unsolicited Advice
Digest
This podcast episode features Olivia, who shares her experiences and insights throughout her pregnancy. She details unexpected changes in her taste and routines, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and self-care. Olivia recounts the story behind her popular food blog, explaining how her health journey led her to adopt a healthier diet. She discusses her pregnancy announcement, the mixed reactions she received, and the challenges of maintaining her usual pace while pregnant. The episode also covers her pregnancy workouts and nutrition, including modifications for SPD (Symphysis pubis dysfunction) and unusual cravings like liver and sardines. Olivia shares her postpartum plans, including taking a break from content creation and leaning on her support system. Finally, she promotes her Substack content focused on building a content business and leaving corporate America. The conversation touches upon the nutritional benefits of liver and sardines, unsolicited advice during pregnancy, and the impact of pregnancy on her food blogging.
Outlines
Pregnancy, Wellness, and Food Blogging
Olivia discusses unexpected pregnancy changes, the importance of self-care and flexibility, and the origin story of her food blog, which stemmed from her health journey and adoption of a healthier diet.
Postpartum Planning and Pregnancy Announcement
Olivia shares her postpartum plans, including a content creation break and reliance on her support system. She also recounts her pregnancy announcement and the varied reactions she received.
Pregnancy Workouts, Nutrition, and Unusual Cravings
Olivia details her pregnancy workout routine, modifications for SPD, and her nutritional choices, including unusual cravings for liver and sardines, discussing their nutritional value and reactions from others.
Dietary Choices, Nutritional Benefits, and Partner Reactions
A deeper dive into the nutritional aspects of liver and sardines, exploring their benefits during pregnancy and the reactions of Olivia's partner to these unusual food choices.
Guest Information and Outro
The podcast concludes with Olivia sharing her social media handles and promoting her Substack content focused on building a content business and leaving corporate America.
Keywords
Pregnancy Wellness
Holistic approach to well-being during pregnancy, encompassing physical health, mental health, and nutrition.
SPD (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)
Pregnancy-related condition causing pelvic pain due to ligament loosening.
Postpartum Planning
Preparing for life after childbirth, including childcare, work, and self-care strategies.
Food Blogging and Pregnancy
Challenges and adaptations in creating food content while pregnant.
Pregnancy Diet
Dietary choices and nutritional needs during pregnancy, including cravings and aversions.
Liver Consumption
The practice of consuming liver for its nutritional benefits (e.g., Vitamin A).
Sardine Nutrition
Nutritional profile of sardines, highlighting omega-3 fatty acids.
IVF Journey
The process of in-vitro fertilization, including emotional and physical challenges.
Q&A
How did Olivia's routine change from before pregnancy to now?
Olivia's routine shifted from rigid to more flexible, incorporating more rest.
What were Olivia's biggest challenges in creating food content while pregnant?
Creating and filming recipes became very time-consuming and detail-oriented.
How is Olivia approaching postpartum life?
Olivia plans a two-month break from content creation, using pre-prepared content and her support system.
What unusual food cravings did the guest experience during pregnancy?
The guest craved liver (mixed with ground beef) and sardines (boneless, skinless).
What are the perceived nutritional benefits of liver and sardines during pregnancy?
Liver is rich in Vitamin A, and sardines are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
How did the guest's partner react to her unusual food choices?
The partner expressed disgust and concern.
How does the guest plan to incorporate these foods into her baby's diet?
The guest plans to introduce sardines once solids are introduced.
Show Notes
Ep. 189: Just days before her due date, Olivia Adriance joins us to share what it’s really like being pregnant as a content creator. We break down the pressure to stay productive even during pregnancy and how she’s navigating unsolicited advice with more intention than ever. Olivia also opens up about taking a two-month break from Instagram during her first trimester — a decision that helped protect her peace. It’s a conversation full of honesty, humor, and of course pregnancy cravings!
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Topics discussed:
00:00:00 : Intro
00:00:15 : Welcome
00:01:27 : How Olivia’s routine has changed since pregnancy
00:03:13 : How Olivia’s love for healthy food started
00:06:44 : The process behind creating and shooting a recipe
00:09:36 : Food styling
00:16:07 : Postpartum
00:19:32 : How Olivia found out she was pregnant
00:23:21 : Olivia’s pregnancy announcement
00:28:40 : Unsolicited pregnancy advice
00:31:16 : Pregnancy irritability
00:33:47 : Pregnancy workouts
00:44:02 : Pregnancy nutrition
00:48:45 : Olivia’s cookbook
00:49:21 : Pregnancy food hyperfixations
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