S5 | E47 Infant Loss, Postpartum Nutrition and Healing with Michelle O’Brien

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive subject matter surrounding pregnancy loss.    Michelle O’Brien is a mother of 4 girls, three in her arms and one in her heart. Michelle’s first daughter, Harper, passed away due to complications three days after birth. Following Harper’s passing, she learned to navigate her family’s tragic loss through movement, mindfulness, and nutrition. Michelle feels compelled to bring awareness, compassion, and hope to other women who have also suffered pregnancy-related heartbreak.   Listen as Nikki, Lexi, and Michelle chat about the tools and resources Michelle relied on for her own journey and the importance of community, connection + nutrition as integral building blocks to being a happy healthy mom and woman.   On top of being a mom, Michelle is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and business owner. Following her pregnancy and postpartum struggles, she wanted to further enrich the lives of moms and families. Filling a void in the food-delivery market for women at various stages of health, Michelle became an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and launched AIYANA Nutrition. What We’re Chatting About: Michelle’s story of pregnancy loss What inspired you to start AIYANA Nutrition? Why nutrition? How has nutrition helped you cope with tragedy? What role does food and nutrition play in pregnancy/postpartum? You are local to us in Toronto, what tips do you have for all the moms out there hoping to have access to nutritious meals? Meal prep, specific meals, etc? Tell us about your new spring menu, your growth from a prepared meals to including pantry items, and your sustainable elements. Show Notes:  For more of Michelle O’Brien + AIYANA Nutrition, please visit instagram.com/aiyana.nutrition on Instagram aiyananutrition.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.* *Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent that of Lexi Miles Corrin and or Nikki Bergen.