How to Prepare for Pregnancy: The Pre-Conception Foundations with Dr. Lara Briden
If you’re thinking about having a baby now or sometime soon, you’ll want to listen to this episode.Margo sits down with her dream guest, Dr. Lara Briden, to break down all the things you should know before you start trying, but probably haven’t been told. Why coming off birth control can change how you need to prepare your body. How so many of us don’t realise we’re not actually ovulating. And the fact that “unexplained infertility” isn’t always unexplained, nearly 50% of fertility challenges are male factor. Whether you’re just curious about pregnancy, feeling overwhelmed around where to start, or already in the middle of fertility issues this episode is SOOOO good and full of practical advice to help you feel informed and confident about your next steps. It’s seriously mind-blowing. It’s my favourite Two Raw Sisters Podcast episode. Get in Touch with Lara: Website InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How to Shut Up the Voice That Calls You Fat
Ever catch yourself second-guessing a snack or telling yourself you’re not allowed to eat yet? We share our own experiences, including how social media triggered Margo to restrict her eating just last week. This episode explores why that critical voice sticks around, and how to shut it up when it shows up uninvited. Learn how to move from calorie restriction to actually fuelling yourself, plus the simple ways we reframe the shame and eat the damn snack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Why Am I Always Bloated?! Let’s Talk IBS
Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, discomfort, unpredictable digestion - IBS can feel like an unsolvable mystery. In this episode, we’re joined by registered women’s health dietitian Sara Widdowson, who breaks down Irritable Bowel Syndrome in a way that actually makes sense. We talk about what causes those frustrating symptoms, why so many women (especially those with endometriosis) experience them, and most importantly how to manage IBS through simple, practical diet and lifestyle changes. What we love most about Sara is how she takes complex gut health science and makes it feel totally doable and empowering. • 80% of women with endometriosis also experience IBS• The low FODMAP diet helps 75–80% of people manage symptoms Resources:Our 13-week FODMAP course developed with SaraSara on InstagramVisit her websiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Community Stories: Breast Cancer, Eating Disorder & An Exercise Obsession - Gracie’s Story
ou won’t forget this one. Gracie went from controlling her body through an eating disorder and exercise obsession to facing something completely out of her control, cancer. In this episode, she shares how her relationship with food has shifted from restriction to support, and what nourishment looks like now. Gracie shares how she’s feeling great through chemo - she says thanks to food From anorexia to cancer: how her relationship with food did a full 180 The surprising ways food supported her physically and emotionally How she’s juggling motherhood, illness & nourishment What it’s like when control turns toxic and how she found food freedom Her go-to meals, mindset shifts & one word that defines her food journey now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anxiety? Overthinking? Yeah, Same.
We’re spiralling and we’re talking about it. We feel like a sack of sh*t, second-guessing every decision and we’re unpacking the mental load of ambition, burnout, and big life choices. From work stress to our personal lives, we take you behind-the-scenes of our mental comparison traps. How do we get out of it? You’ll have to listen to find out. An honest check-in for anyone who’s stuck in their own head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Founders and best-selling cookbook authors, Margo Flanagan and Rosa Power (yes, they are sisters) are bringing you their refreshingly unfiltered outlook on all aspects of life. They’re challenging the status quo on important topics like nutrition, health, and lifestyle to the not-so-important things, like what’s for dinner tonight. With their contagious laughs and sisterly banter, you’ll be THAT person walking by themselves laughing.
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