Motherhood In Between

You finally made the appointment. You sat in that crinkly paper gown and told your doctor everything, the exhaustion, the brain fog, the hair still falling out a year later, the anxiety that crept in after the baby. They ordered the labs. And a few days later you got the call: everything looks normal. If that moment felt worse than getting a real answer, this episode is for you. Lauran breaks down exactly why standard lab work misses so much of what postpartum moms are actually experiencing, what functional testing looks at instead, and why normal does not mean optimal.In this episodeWhy so many moms get told everything is normal when something clearly feels offWhat standard labs are actually designed to detect and what they completely missThe specific markers that are most commonly overlooked in postpartum womenHow functional testing like hair mineral analysis, GI mapping, and Dutch hormone testing creates a fuller pictureWhat you can do right now, even before running any tests, to start supporting your bodyConnect with LauranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/replenishwithlauranWebsite: https://www.nourishedmomscollective.com/

Lauran has mentioned mineral mocktails in every episode so far and in this one, she finally does the full deep dive. If you've been wondering what actually goes in a mineral mocktail, why it works, and how to start, this is the episode for you. She breaks down why minerals are foundational to your energy, hormones, fertility, mood, sleep, and metabolism, and why so many moms are running on empty without even realizing it.Episode HighlightsWhy minerals are called the "spark plugs" of your body — and what happens when they run lowThe specific demands of pregnancy, breastfeeding, chronic stress, and poor sleep on your mineral reservesWhy standard blood work often comes back "normal" even when you're depleted (and what to test instead)The difference between a mineral mocktail, an adrenal cocktail, and a sports drinkHow one client cut a quadruple espresso habit almost cold turkey after optimizing her mineralsLauren's simple baseline formula to get started todayThree specific mocktail recipes (including a blended pineapple sunrise and a cherry chamomile evening wind-down)How to pick a prepackaged mineral mix — and Lauren's personal brand recommendationsWhat the HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) test reveals that blood work can't, and how it can be used to create a custom mineral blendConnect with LauranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/replenishwithlauranWebsite: https://www.nourishedmomscollective.com/Mineral Mocktail Guide: https://www.nourishedmomscollective.com/welcome-mineral-guide

If you have ever thought "I want another baby but I am not sure my body is ready," this episode is going to be exactly what you needed to hear.In this episode, Lauran shares her own experience going into her second pregnancy more depleted than she realized, and why she believes so much of how sick and exhausted she felt was directly tied to not being fully replenished from her first. She also breaks down the four priorities she focuses on with every mom who is preparing her body for another baby, so you know exactly where to start and why it matters more than you might think.This is not about getting your body back or losing the baby weight before you try again. It is about actually restoring what pregnancy took so that your next one can go smoother, and so you can feel better right now in the season you are already in.Episode HighlightsWhy the gap between postpartum recovery and preconception prep is so underserved and why it mattersLauran's personal experience going into her second pregnancy depleted and what she did differently after her second babyPriority one: minerals and metabolism, why they are the foundation of everythingPriority two: blood sugar stability and the surprising signs yours might be offPriority three: gut health and why you can have imbalances without obvious symptomsPriority four: nervous system regulation and why it is essential for fertility and for actually enjoying motherhoodWhat Lauran's clients experience when they focus on replenishment firstConnect with LauranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/replenishwithlauranWebsite: https://www.nourishedmomscollective.com/

If you have a baby and you want more, this episode is for you!In this first episode, Lauran introduces the season that so many moms are living in but nobody has really named: the in between. That stretch of time after one baby and before the next, where your body is still recovering, your identity is still shifting, and you are just trying to figure out how to feel like yourself again.Lauran shares why bounce back culture is the reason so many moms are still exhausted years postpartum, what it actually looks like to replenish your body between pregnancies, and why this season is not a waiting room. It is one of the most powerful rebuilding phases of your life.Episode HighlightsWhy so many moms still feel depleted years after their last babyThe difference between bouncing back and actually replenishingWhat rebuilding your body in between babies actually looks likeWhy motherhood and ambition do not have to competeWhat Nourished Moms Collective is and how Lauran works with momsConnect with LauranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/replenishwithlauranWebsite: https://www.nourishedmomscollective.com/

If you have been wondering whether the exhaustion, brain fog, hair shedding, mom rage, and just general feeling of being off is normal, this episode is for you.In this episode, Lauran breaks down what is actually happening in your body during the in between season and why so many moms are dealing with true physiological depletion that goes way beyond broken sleep. She covers why standard lab work often misses what is really going on, what minerals have to do with everything, and why your nervous system being in constant fight or flight mode is making all of it worse.If you have ever left a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed because your labs came back normal but you knew something was off, this episode will finally give you the answers and validation you have been looking for.Episode HighlightsWhy true postpartum depletion is physiological and not just being tiredThe role minerals play in energy, mood, sleep, hair loss, and stress toleranceWhy standard lab work often misses what is actually going on in your bodyHow living in constant fight or flight mode compounds depletion over timeWhat functional testing looks like inside Nourished Moms Collective and how it gives moms real answersWhere to start when it comes to replenishing your body right nowConnect with LauranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/replenishwithlauranWebsite: https://www.nourishedmomscollective.com/

Show intro for the Motherhood In Between Podcast, hosted by Lauran Saunders.