Healthy As A Mother

Dr. Morgan MacDermott & Dr. Leah Gordon

Healthy As A Mother is a podcast for becoming and being a mother, hosted by Dr. Leah Gordon and Dr. Morgan MacDermott, two naturopathic doctors passionate about helping women navigate fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood through a natural health lens.

Each week, we share conversations and education designed to help you become the healthiest mother possible through evidence-based and holistic approaches to wellness. From preconception and pregnancy preparation to postpartum recovery and motherhood, we cover the topics many women are not hearing elsewhere.

Real conversations. Honest education. Support for every stage of motherhood.

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175 episodes
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Mar 29, 2023 · 46 min
Wanting to Want It: The Low-Down on Low Libido | #15
Low libido, or low sex drive, is one of the most common and least talked about challenges women face, yet so many are silently navigating it. In today’s episode, we open up the conversation around low libido and break down what is actually normal w...
Mar 22, 2023 · 40 min
Mastitis and Clogged Ducts: What TO Do and What NOT To Do | #14
Mastitis is one of the most painful and frustrating challenges that can come with breastfeeding, but the good news is that care guidelines have evolved significantly and for the better. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know abo...
Mar 15, 2023 · 49 min
Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr. Ari Calhoun | #13
Autism is a diagnosis many have heard of, but few truly understand the full picture of what contributes to it and how we can proactively support brain development from the very beginning.In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down w...
Mar 8, 2023 · 1 hr
A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties | #12
Tongue ties are one of the most talked-about and controversial topics in infant health right now, and for good reason. In this episode, we take a deep and honest look at what tongue ties actually are, how they impact your baby, and why this convers...
Mar 1, 2023 · 49 min
Postpartum Sex: What to Expect and How To Improve It | #11
Postpartum sex is one of the most real and rarely talked about parts of life after having a baby, and in this episode, we are going there.We dive into what actually happens to your body, hormones, and desire after birth, and why sex can feel comple...
Feb 23, 2023 · 43 min
Breastfeeding: What to Know BEFORE Your Baby is Born | #10
Breastfeeding may be natural, but that does not mean it comes naturally. Both you and your baby are learning a brand new skill together, and without the right support, it can feel overwhelming fast.In this episode, we break down the foundational pr...
Feb 16, 2023 · 26 min
Body Image from Womanhood to Motherhood with Dr. Cerra Kelly | #9
Body image during pregnancy and postpartum is one of the most deeply felt yet rarely discussed aspects of motherhood, and in this powerful episode, we are bringing it into the light.Joined by Dr. Cerra Kelly, naturopathic doctor and women’s reprodu...
Feb 9, 2023 · 39 min
The IVF Fix: When IVF is Needed and When It May Not Be | #8
IVF can be both a miracle and a deeply complex decision, and in this episode, we are having an honest, nuanced conversation about it all.Dr. Leah shares her personal story of needing IVF to become a mom and the immense gratitude she has for the rol...
Feb 1, 2023 · 52 min
Postpartum Healing: No More Mothers Left in the Dust | #7
The postpartum period, often called the fourth trimester, is one of the most important and under-supported seasons in a woman’s life, and this episode is dedicated entirely to caring for YOU.While so much attention is placed on the newborn, many mo...
Jan 25, 2023 · 41 min
Sperm Matter: Why We Should Care About Male Fertility | #6
Male fertility plays a far bigger role in conception than most people realize, yet it is often overlooked in the fertility conversation. In this episode, we shine a light on why sperm health matters just as much as egg quality and how it can impact...
Jan 19, 2023 · 48 min
Biohacking Birth: What You Need to Know Before You Do It | #5
What actually happens in your body when labor begins? And how can understanding that process help you have a smoother, more empowered birth experience?In this episode, we take you through a foundational crash course in birth physiology so you can b...
Jan 12, 2023 · 46 min
Preconception: What It Is and Why It Matters | #4
If you are thinking about getting pregnant soon, this episode is your complete guide to preparing your body, mind, and lifestyle for a healthy conception journey.We walk you through everything you need to know during the preconception phase, starti...
Jan 10, 2023 · 39 min
The Birth Control “Cure”: Why Birth Control Is Not the Answer | #3
Birth control is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for women, but how much do we really understand about what it is doing inside the body?In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history and origin of birth control so you can bet...
Jan 9, 2023 · 43 min
The Birth System Trap: Pitfalls of Modern Birth | #2
Is the modern birth system truly designed to support the natural process of labor?In this episode, we take an honest and eye-opening look at the realities of the industrialized birth system and how it often works against the physiology of labor rat...
Jan 8, 2023 · 27 min
Start Here: Meet The Docs | #1
Welcome to Season 1 of the Healthy As A Mother Podcast.In this introductory episode, we share the story behind our friendship and how this podcast came to life. From meeting as college roommates to navigating medical school together and now walking...

Healthy As A Mother

Wanting to Want It: The Low-Down on Low Libido | #15

Mastitis and Clogged Ducts: What TO Do and What NOT To Do | #14

Baby Brain Support in Pregnancy with Dr. Ari Calhoun | #13

A Deep Dive into Lip and Tongue Ties | #12

Postpartum Sex: What to Expect and How To Improve It | #11

Breastfeeding: What to Know BEFORE Your Baby is Born | #10

Body Image from Womanhood to Motherhood with Dr. Cerra Kelly | #9

The IVF Fix: When IVF is Needed and When It May Not Be | #8

Postpartum Healing: No More Mothers Left in the Dust | #7

Sperm Matter: Why We Should Care About Male Fertility | #6

Biohacking Birth: What You Need to Know Before You Do It | #5

Preconception: What It Is and Why It Matters | #4

The Birth Control “Cure”: Why Birth Control Is Not the Answer | #3

The Birth System Trap: Pitfalls of Modern Birth | #2

Start Here: Meet The Docs | #1