If your family is catching every virus going around right now, you’re not alone. In this episode, Helene sits down with Naturopathic Doctor, Birth Doula, and mom of 3, Dr. Rachel Schwartzman, to talk about realistic, holistic ways to support immunity for moms and kids during cold and flu season.

Dr. Rachel cuts through the industry noise and marketing to break down what actually works when it comes to food, supplements, herbs and lifestyle. If you feel overwhelmed by advice and products that claim to boost immunity for your family, this episode will leave you with practical strategies that are both effective and cost effective.

We discuss:

-The truth about “laundry lists” of immune boosting foods and what to focus on instead

-How to simplify nutrition for the entire family

-Common immunity myths and misconceptions debunked

-The kid supplement industry exposed: what you need to know about multivitamins, gummies and wellness products for littles

-How to choose supplements that are effective and cost effective

-Herbs, spices and teas for both moms and kids

-Dr. Rachel’s experience with her first baby hospitalized for Jaundice and what it taught her about motherhood

This conversation is practical, supportive and from real moms who understand the realities of sleep deprivation, constantly sick kids and balancing all the things. If you want real-life ideas to keep your family well this season, this episode is for you!

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Discover how to reignite sexual pleasure and desire through postpartum, perimenopause and beyond. Dr. Lori Brotto joins Helene to break down the truth about female orgasms, how hormones impact your sex life and tips for arousal for women of all ages.

Dr. Brotto is a mom of 3, registered psychologist and serves as the Executive Director for the Women’s Health Research Institute. Her book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness was a top 8 New York Times sexual health book and she has been featured in media such as Netflix’s The Principles of Pleasure documentary.

This episode is packed with actionable takeaways to increase excitement, desire and pleasure from sex through the phases of motherhood.

We discuss:

-The truth about female orgasms and what research says about desire and pleasure for women

-Tools for arousal such as fantasy, erotic films, vibrators, mindfulness and solo exploration

-How hormonal changes during postpartum, breastfeeding and perimenopause affect vaginal health and libido

-Vaginal estrogen use and advocating for your sexual health

-Myth busting and real talk on pleasure for men vs. women

-How fatigue, stress and anxiety impact sex and how to have more energy for desire

-How to make sex feel like self-care

-The influence of societal and cultural expectations on sex

-Dr. Brotto’s motherhood journey navigating work/raising kids as a mom of 3

This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you rediscover sexual pleasure and connection in every phase of the motherhood journey.

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Find Dr. Brotto here , research about women’s sexual health here and evidence based tool for more satisfying sex here

Find Dr. Brotto’s Better Sex Through Mindfulness book, workbook and resources here

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In this deeply personal solo episode, MBM host and Integrative Health Coach Helene Kusman, shares the episode she wishes had existed while going through the challenges of growing her family.

Through both personal reflection on her own struggles and professional insight as a health coach, she offers tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to help women navigate the emotionally heavy load of fertility struggles and pregnancy loss.

Helene shares:

-How to find community and connection to feel supported

-How to navigate vulnerability and activating your network

-When to set boundaries with social media

-The mindset and spiritual shifts that can support your healing

-Why letting go of control can bring peace and clarity

-How to advocate for yourself and make empowered decisions about your care

-Balancing staying busy with space for self-care

-Ways to hold space for both grief and hope

If you’re walking this path right now, Helene’s words will comfort you and remind you that you are not alone and will find light again.

• Listen to Episode 1: Recurrent Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss & Amenorrhea – My Journey to Motherhood

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Neuroscientist and mom of three Dr. Cindy Hovington, founder of Curious Neuron, joins Helene to unpack how your nervous system influences your energy, patience and relationships as a mom. Learn evidence-based tools to manage stress, understand your emotional triggers and become the regulated leader your family needs.

We cover:

• -Understanding your unique nervous system + emotional patterns

• -Setting boundaries that protect your well-being

• -The biggest dysregulators for moms—like lack of sleep and sensory overload + realistic tips to try

• -Why your children co-regulate with you and what research says about helping them learn to manage emotions

• -How to repair after yelling and prevent burnout through nutrition, movement, and rest

• -The four domains of emotional intelligence (and why self-awareness comes first)

• -Dr. Cindy’s real-world strategies for self-care while homeschooling and running a business

• This conversation is packed with relatable insights and neuroscience-backed strategies to help you move from overwhelm to calm, reconnect with your body and model emotional resilience for your family.

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Are you overwhelmed with nutrition and fitness advice and lost with how to make it work for busy mom life? MBM host and Integrative Nutrition and Fitness Coach Helene Kusman walks you through designing a realistic and sustainable nutrition and fitness plan that works with your life, not against it.

You’ll learn how to:

-Prioritize nutrition essentials like protein, blood sugar balance, fiber and micronutrients

-Build energizing, nourishing meals that fuel your body (plus how to make them work for the whole family)

-Create a personalized workout plan you actually enjoy and follow through with

-Discover the secret to routines that last so you finally see the results you desire and deserve

Helene also shares insights from her own health journey, including what she learned from wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and her game changing mindset shift around family meals.

If you’re ready for more support, Helene’s new 12-Week Transformation Health Coaching Program is designed to help moms build strength, energy and confidence with personalized nutrition and fitness for busy lives. Learn more and book a free 15 minute call with Helene here.

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Dr. Chauweda Smith, a licensed mental health therapist, certified personal trainer and owner of Total Life Counseling—to explore the mindset, boundaries and systems busy moms need to make health and fitness a sustainable, enjoyable part of life.

We discuss:

-The connection between mindset, confidence and fitness

• -Common obstacles to new fitness routines for moms

• -How to handle pushback from family and friends around your health goals

• -How to set boundaries with yourself and others without guilt

  -Shifting your mindset from punishment to enjoyment with fitness

• -Tips for staying organized with routines for you and your kids so workouts actually happen

• This episode is packed with realistic ideas for overcoming challenges to sustainable fitness and nutrition for busy moms!

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If you’re tired of conflicting advice about food, workouts, and wellness, this episode will set the record straight. Helene shares 3 myths that hold moms back from their health goals and how to re-think everything you’ve been told by the wellness industry.

You’ll learn:

-Why focusing on calories can actually sabotage your health goals (even for weight loss) and what to focus on instead

-The truth about workout length — and why shorter sessions can be optimal

-What you need to know about popular wellness products and the bio hacking movement

-Simple, sustainable strategies to support energy, hormone balance and body re-composition

Join Helene for a free interactive live workshop: Nutrition and Fitness Made Simple for Busy Moms. Save your free spot here: www.helenekusman.com/webinar

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Clinical Psychologist and Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish joins the show to explore the realities of relationships after having kids. We dive into navigating conflict and resentment, rebuilding intimacy and redefining what sex and connection look like amidst the overwhelm of parenting. If you’ve ever wondered how to reignite connection, joy and playfulness in your relationship after kids, this episode is for you!

We discuss:

-Why parents of young children spend just 30 minutes a week connecting (and how to change that)

-Simple rituals to reconnect with your partner in 5 minutes or less

-How to divide tasks fairly and avoid resentment

-Six different types of intimacy—and why sex is just one of them

-Ways to reignite desire and explore sex after kids without pressure

-Tips for managing in-laws and extended family as a couple

-How to set boundaries that help you stay connected

-How to know when couples therapy or other supports might help

Dr. Tracy also shares her own motherhood story, including miscarriage, a surprise c-section, marriage challenges and how those experiences shaped her work supporting couples today.

Whether you’re struggling with communication, longing for more intimacy, or just want to strengthen your relationship with your partner, this episode is packed with practical tools you can start using right away!

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Check out Dr. Tracy’s book and More than Roommates Challenge

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