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75: Tatiana Mustafa - Tongue Ties, Facial...

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2026/10/05

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 why mouth breathing is more than just a bad habit (and how to nip it in the bud early with your kids), how tongue posture influences jaw development (and why proper tongue posture might be the OG looksmaxx),

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01:12:13

74: Rob McDaniel - Everything You Should Know About...

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2026/09/28

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. They discuss the labels that matter (and the ones that don’t), how conventional meat is manufactured in America, the truth about imported beef, voting with your fork, and what changes when animals are

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01:10:27

73: Andrea Olson @godiaperfree - Everything You Need...

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2026/09/21

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 baby grows. They also unpack why the average age of potty training has increased so dramatically over the past several decades, where the idea of “readiness” came from, and the "research" commonly

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01:04:59

72: Lina Bardovi, L.Ac. - Western Culture Has Gotten...

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2026/09/14

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 Traditional Chinese Medicine approach to postpartum, why new mothers need a “newborn bubble,” how to protect your recovery in a culture that expects you to bounce back immediately, and the simple practices that can

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01:23:03

71: Natalie Smith - Pregnant Girls Catching Up on...

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2026/09/07

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 love this episode!Our Guest:Natalie Smith First Back to Basics EpisodeNatalie Smith InstagramThank you to Fig Wellness for sponsoring this episode of Back to Basics! Use code BACKTOBASICS at

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01:09:29

70: Mary Haseltine (@madeforthisbirth) - How God Can...

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2026/08/31

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 importantly how Mary has seen God meet women in pregnancy and birth. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Mary's InstagramMade For This bookMade For This appMade For This Website

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01:06:48

69: Cloe Parker - The Untold Truth About The Meat...

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2026/08/24

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 grocery store, how to properly vet your food, and more. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Parker Pastures InstagramParker Pastures WebsiteENTER THE GIVEAWAY - Parker Pastures is giving away two

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01:07:35

68: Sophia Rudy - Training For Longevity In A...

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2026/08/17

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 - https://www.instagram.com/sophiaarudy/?hl=enAlign Her Wellness Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alignherwellness/?hl=enOur Sponsor: Thank you to Natural Cycles for sponsoring this episode of Back to Basics. You can Use code FEELWELLBYANNA for

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00:32:53

67: Solo - Everything I'm Doing & Declining During...

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2026/08/10

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 is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not

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00:55:05

66: Lauren Papanos MS, RD, CSSD - Your Hormonal...

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2026/08/03

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 impact on hormones, infertility, the labs she runs on every patient, postpartum, PCOS, endometriosis, and more. We hope you love this episode! Our Guest:Lauren's InstagramLauren's

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01:06:04

65: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD - The Untold Story of...

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2026/07/27

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 softening of the minds of Gen Z. We hope you love this episode!Our Guest:Dr. Josef InstagramDr. Josef YouTube Taper Clinic WebsiteMentions: Tom Cruise Today Show Interview

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01:11:07

64: Kayleigh Christina - Clearstem Founder on...

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2026/07/20

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! Our Guest:Kayleigh Christina InstagramClearstem InstagramShop Clearstem - Code FEELWELLBYANNA

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00:57:37

63: @Oliveoilqueen - The Ultimate Baby Registry for...

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2026/07/13

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 Episode

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00:40:37

62: Solo - I'M PREGNANT!!!!

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2026/07/06

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!

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01:20:23

61: Marie Mazzanti - Why Are So Many People Coming...

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2026/06/29

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 more. Marie is a catechist, mother of five, and creator of Wonder And Reason, a parent's guide to teaching children about the Catholic faith. Our Guest:Marie's InstagramWonder and Reason WaitlistOur

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01:20:48

60: Laura Longanecker - The Ultimate Cosleeping...

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2026/06/22

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 you love this informative episode! Our Guest:Laura's WebsiteLaura's Instagram

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01:11:14

59: Dr. Jane Levesque, ND - Infertility is a...

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2026/06/15

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, and much more. We hope you love this episode! Our Guest:Dr. Jane's WebsiteDr. Jane's Instagram

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01:02:20

58: Dr. Betsey Caldwell PT, DPT - How To Train Your...

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2026/06/08

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 episode!Our Guest:Dr. Betsey’s Instagram Dr. Betsey's WebsiteMentions:13 Moons Birth

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01:11:48

57: Andra Sitoianu - How To Fix Your Hormones So You...

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2026/06/01

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 Guest:Andra's InstagramAndra's SubstackOur Sponsor:Thank you to FIG for sponsoring this episode. Use code BACKTOBASICS at FIG for 10% off your order!

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00:55:48

56: Cassidy Morgan - How to Lose Weight, Build Killer...

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2026/05/25

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

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