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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 55 MIN

Biohacking for Pregnancy: How Women Can Optimize Postpartum with Functional Nutrition

from Raising Mama Podcast · host Megan Stander and Chelsea Ledsen

What if pregnancy didn’t have to feel like survival mode?In this episode, we’re joined by Alexandra Radway—MIT-trained engineer turned functional nutritionist—who is on a mission to help modern women feel strong, supported, and biohacked through pregnancy and postpartum.We explore:Why symptoms like exhaustion and morning sickness aren’t "just part of pregnancy"The most overlooked organ impacting pregnancy (hint: it’s not your uterus)What’s really wrong with most prenatals—and what to look for insteadHow to train your body to crave what it actually needsThree high-impact biohacks that shift your pregnancy from depleted to thrivingWhether you’re planning for baby or already expecting, this conversation will change how you think about your body—and what’s truly possible for you.Connect with Us:🎙 Follow Alexandra on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexandraradway/🌿 Alexandra’s Website:https://www.radwayfunctionalnutrition.com/🎧 Alexandra’s Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7zjOGziMpBgH1TUaIYLEKo?si=d99501975bfa46bc📸 Follow Chelsea & Megan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/raisingmamapodcast📘 FREE Postpartum Resources:https://raisingmama.com/collections/new-parent-resources👶 This podcast is brought to you by Raising Mama, makers of the PERFECT Bamboo Baby Pajama—designed for better sleep, easier changes, and mamas who deserve to feel seen.

What if pregnancy didn’t have to feel like survival mode?In this episode, we’re joined by Alexandra Radway—MIT-trained engineer turned functional nutritionist—who is on a mission to help modern women feel strong, supported, and biohacked through pregnancy and postpartum.We explore:Why symptoms like exhaustion and morning sickness aren’t "just part of pregnancy"The most overlooked organ impacting pregnancy (hint: it’s not your uterus)What’s really wrong with most prenatals—and what to look for insteadHow to train your body to crave what it actually needsThree high-impact biohacks that shift your pregnancy from depleted to thrivingWhether you’re planning for baby or already expecting, this conversation will change how you think about your body—and what’s truly possible for you.Connect with Us:🎙 Follow Alexandra on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexandraradway/🌿 Alexandra’s Website:https://www.radwayfunctionalnutrition.com/🎧 Alexandra’s Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/7zjOGziMpBgH1TUaIYLEKo?si=d99501975bfa46bc📸 Follow Chelsea & Megan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/raisingmamapodcast📘 FREE Postpartum Resources:https://raisingmama.com/collections/new-parent-resources👶 This podcast is brought to you by Raising Mama, makers of the PERFECT Bamboo Baby Pajama—designed for better sleep, easier changes, and mamas who deserve to feel seen.

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