Katie Wells aka Wellness Mama (IG: @wellnessmama) is a wife and mom of six, as well as an award-winning blogger, author, podcaster, and real food crusader. Her mission with WellnessMama.com is to provide simple answers for healthier families through practical tips, real food recipes, natural beauty and cleaning tutorials, natural remedies, and more. Katie's latest book is The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

In this episode, we discuss:

The walk that changed Katie’s life
Experiencing a myriad of health issues
The story behind Wellness Mama
Why it took 8 doctors before Katie was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease
Be active in your health care decisions
Remove dangerous oils and artificial foods from your diet
How to reduce plastic use in your home
Addressing the mental & emotional side of Hashimoto’s
Systematize your life
Navigating pregnancy with Hashimoto’s
Create a team culture within your family
What to feed your baby first
Katie's approach to family mealtime
Educate your children on choices
When to introduce solid foods to babies
Weaning & breastfeeding
Homeschooling methods
Why play is important for kids and their mental health
Removing exposure to chemicals in your home
Save money by making your own household cleaners
Benefits of growing your own food
Grounding & forest bathing
Kids & technology
Be efficient with work
Finding your own way

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283: Katie Wells aka Wellness Mama - Maintaining A Healthy Family, Home & Business

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