Back to Basics
By Anna Mondanaro
Categories: Health & Fitness, Alternative Health
Back to Basics is a health and wellness podcast brought to you by Anna Mondanaro (@feelwellbyanna).
78 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- 79: Andrea Haskins - The Hospital Breastfeeding Advice That's Setting New Moms Up to Fail
This week, Anna sits down with Andrea Haskins, lactation counselor, breastfeeding advocate, and mother of two, to challenge some of the most common breastfeeding advice women receive in the hospital after giving birth. From misconceptions about milk supply and colostrum to feeding schedules…
- 78: Solo - Third Trimester Catch-Up: How I'm Feeling, Body Updates, & Unmedicated Birth Prep
This week Anna sits down for a solo episode to share honest update on her third trimester of pregnancy. She opens up about how she’s feeling as she gets closer to meeting her baby, what’s surprised her most about this stage of pregnancy, and how she’s preparing for a home birth.Whether you’re…
- 77: Ellie Beal BSN, RN - "I think it should be illegal.." The Shocking Facts Behind Infant Circumcision
This week, Anna is joined by Ellie Beal BSN, RN for an honest conversation about infant circumcision and what parents should know before making this decision for their baby boy. Together, Anna and Ellie discuss the function of the foreskin, the dark origins of circumcision in the US, the lack of…
- 76: Brittany Chambers - You Never Need to Sleep Train Your Child.. Here's What To Do Instead
This week Anna sits down with Brittany Chambers of Goodnight Moonchild to discuss everything we’ve been led to believe about infant sleep -- and what the science, biology, and history actually tell us. They discuss what normal baby sleep patterns really look like, why frequent night waking is…
- 75: Tatiana Mustafa - Tongue Ties, Facial Development, & Why Mouth Breathing Makes Us Ugly
What if the way you breathe, rest your tongue, and swallow is influencing the way your face develops?In this episode, Anna sits down with myofunctional therapist Tatiana Mustafa to explore the often overlooked relationship between oral function, facial development, and airway health.They discuss…
- 74: Rob McDaniel - Everything You Should Know About American Ranching, Foreign Mystery Meat, Fake Labels, & More
What do labels like “grass-fed,” “organic,” “pasture-raised,” and “natural” actually mean when it comes to meat; and which ones are a marketing ploy?In this episode, Anna sits down with Rob McDaniel, founder of Primal Pastures, to pull back the curtain on how meat is actually produced in America…
- 73: Andrea Olson @godiaperfree - Everything You Need to Know About Elimination Communication & Potty Training From Birth
This week Anna sits down with Andrea Olson of @godiaperfree to dive deep into elimination communication (EC). They discuss exactly how elimination communication works, how to recognize your baby’s cues, when and how to offer the potty, what to do when you miss a cue, and how EC can evolve as your…
- 72: Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. - Western Culture Has Gotten Postpartum Totally Wrong.. Here's What To Do Instead
This week, Anna sits down with LA acupuncturist Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. to unpack the ancient postpartum practices that modern women have largely forgotten: from the importance of 40 days of deep rest to what you should actually be eating to rebuild your body after birth.They talk about the…
- 71: Natalie Smith - Pregnant Girls Catching Up on TTC, The First Trimester, Body Changes, Birth Plans & More
This week Anna sits down with friend of the pod Natalie Smith -- personal trainer, entrepreneur, and Instagram bestie. They discuss both being pregnant, her journey with Ureaplasma, the first trimester, birth plans, pressure to do everything perfectly "crunchy", body changes, and more. We hope you…
- 70: Mary Haseltine (@madeforthisbirth) - How God Can Meet You In Childbirth And Pregnancy
This week Anna sits down with Mary Haseltine of Made For This Birth. Mary is a birth doula, theologian, mother of seven, and author of Made For This: The Catholic Mom's Guide to Childbirth and the Made For This app. They discuss physiological childbirth, unnecessary interventions, breech, and most…
- 69: Cloe Parker - The Untold Truth About The Meat Industry, Hardships For American Ranchers, & More
This week Anna sits down with Cloe Parker of Parker Pastures, a family-owned ranching operation that produces 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, lamb, bison, and pasture-raised chicken. They discuss the dire situation facing American Farmers, Trump's subsidies on foreign meat, labeling in the…
- 68: Sophia Rudy - Training For Longevity In A Skinny-Obsessed World
This week Anna sits down with Sophia Rudy, personal trainer and nutrition coach. They dive deep on how to train for longevity, counting macros, fertility as a vital sign, and so much more. We hope you love this episode! Our Guest:Sophia Rudy Instagram…
- 67: Solo - Everything I'm Doing & Declining During Pregnancy and Why
This week Anna sits down for a solo episode to discuss her decisions around medical care during pregnancy. She walks through an in-depth list of what she's accepting, delaying, and declining during pregnancy and why. We hope you love this episode! Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast…
- 66: Lauren Papanos MS, RD, CSSD - Your Hormonal Health Can Determine The Quality Of Your Life
This week Anna sits down with Lauren Papanos MS, RD, CSSD. Lauren started working as a registered dietician helping athletes feel their best. She later founded functional fueling, her own private practice specializing in hormone, thyroid, and metabolic health. They discuss thyroid health and it's…
- 65: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD - The Untold Story of SSRIs, Modern Psychiatry, Postpartum Depression, & The Current Mental Health Crisis
This week Anna sits down with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD for an eye-opening conversation about the mental health crisis, SSRIs, and modern psychiatry. They dive into nuanced topics like postpartum depression, SSRI withdrawals, the impact hormonal birth control has on mental health, and the…
- 64: Kayleigh Christina - Clearstem Founder on Hormonal Acne, Accutane, Botox, & How To Eat For Your Best Skin Ever
This week Anna sits down with Kayleigh Christina, co-founder of viral skincare brand Clearstem. They talk about hormonal acne, the foods everyone struggling with acne should eliminate, tretinoin, accutane, birth control, botox, and so much more. We hope you love this deep dive on all things skin!…
- 63: @Oliveoilqueen - The Ultimate Baby Registry for Crunchy Moms
This week Anna sits down with Mia Rofrano (@oliveoilqueen) to discuss the ultimate baby registry list for crunchy moms. They talk about strollers, bassinets, baby monitors, cosleeping, free birth, and so much more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Mia's InstagramMia's SubstackShop This…
- 62: Solo - I'M PREGNANT!!!!
This week Anna sits down to do a deep dive on the first few months of her pregnancy. We talk the highs and lows of the TTC journey, pregnancy cravings, plans for prenatal care and labor, and much more. We hope you love this episode! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &…
- 61: Marie Mazzanti - Why Are So Many People Coming Home to the Catholic Church?
This week Anna sits down with Marie Mazzanti to discuss finding the fullness of truth in the Catholic faith. They dive deep on interfaith marriages, the Catholic beliefs around hot-button topics like IVF and abortion, Sola Scriptura, scandals within The Church, catechizing your children, and much…
- 60: Laura Longanecker - The Ultimate Cosleeping Episode: Risks, Benefits, & Tips Every Parent Should Know
This week Anna sits down with Laura Longaneker of Strawberry Moon Sleep to talk all things cosleeping. They discuss Laura's journey from ER nurse to baby-led sleep expert, the differences between sleep training and making a healthy transition, cry it out, how to cosleep safely, and more. We hope…
- 59: Dr. Jane Levesque, ND - Infertility is a Generational Disease... Here's What You Can Do About It
This week Anna sits down with Dr. Jane Levesque, ND to discuss her experience treating couple with infertility. They talk about the tests allopathic doctors often miss, the best diet and lifestyle changes for couples struggling to conceive, male factor infertility, how you can increase your AMH…
- 58: Dr. Betsey Caldwell PT, DPT - How To Train Your Pelvic Floor For Childbirth And Beyond
This week Anna sits down with Dr. Betsey Caldwell PT, DPT to discuss pelvic floor health during pregnancy and childbirth. They go in-depth on training your pelvic floor for childbirth, the truth about tearing, the most helpful tools for preparing for natural birth, and more. We hope you love this…
- 57: Andra Sitoianu - How To Fix Your Hormones So You Can Thrive
This week Anna sits down with Andra Sitoianu, holistic nutritionist and certified naturopath to discuss all things hormones. They talk about the power of progesterone, common things that disrupt a woman's cycle, the most ideal diet, peptides, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our…
- 56: Cassidy Morgan - How to Lose Weight, Build Killer Glutes, & Create Health Habits That Last a Lifetime
This week Anna sits down with Cassidy Morgan of Cassidy Morgan Fitness. They discuss how women can shed weight, build substantial muscle (specifically glutes), and create long term habits without touching a GLP-1. We hope you love this episode! About Our Guest: Cassidy's InstagramCassidy's App…
- 55: Therese Dansby - The Breastfeeding Episode Every New Mother Needs
In a world that constantly pushes us towards convenience, breastfeeding feels like an uphill battle. This week Anna sits down with Therese Dansby, expert lactation consultant and mother of three. They discuss all things breastfeeding - from how quickly the baby needs to be on the boob after birth…
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