Real talk on figuring out when to have kids, infertility, miscarriage and surviving 2 under 2 with my friend, food writer and cooking show co-host Lindsey McClave. She shares her history of waiting years to decide to have kids only for it to take even longer going through IUIs, pregnancy loss and IVF, followed by a surprise pregnancy on her first baby’s first birthday. Lindsey is the foodie on the cooking show "The Farmer and the Foodie" and shares the benefits of incorporating local food and how to engage your kids in appreciating where their food comes from even if they are super picky eaters.
We discuss:
How Lindsey her her husband debated having kids and decided when it was time
What it was like to go through the unpredictability of unexplained infertility, IVF and miscarriage
Her surprise unassisted pregnancy with her second baby and the feelings of confusion and guilt after previously going through infertility
Lindsey’s tips for managing the overstimulation and mental load of life with 2 under 2 in the early days
Lindsey and Helene's experiences on the long postpartum journey and transitioning back to prioritizing self-care
How Lindsey makes cooking into a self-care practice
Coffee date episodes are chats with friends who share their expertise, experiences and perspectives on mental and physical wellness and mom life.
If you crave open, honest conversations around motherhood on the topics we don't always get to talk, you'll love this episode!
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Find Lindsey on Instagram here and The Farmer and the Foodie here
Watch The Farmer and the Foodie here and learn more about the show here
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
