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This Is NOT What Prepping for Pregnancy Looks Like

This Is NOT What Prepping for Pregnancy Looks Like
If someone told you that prepping for pregnancy is just about popping a prenatal vitamin and crossing your fingers… consider this your wake-up call.

Yes, prenatal vitamins can be helpful—but they are only one small piece of a much bigger puzzle. Your body does so much behind the scenes to create a healthy environment for conception, and supporting it well before you even try to conceive (TTC) can make a world of difference.

Here’s what prepping for pregnancy actually looks like:

✅ Gut Health for Better Nutrient Absorption
You could be eating all the right foods or taking the best supplements—but if your gut isn’t functioning well, your body might not be absorbing the nutrients it needs. Bloating, constipation, or chronic fatigue? Those are signs your gut could use a little love before you TTC.

✅ Blood Sugar Balance
Unstable blood sugar can throw your hormones way out of whack. That means more stress on your body, irregular cycles, and a harder time getting pregnant. Stabilizing blood sugar with real, nourishing meals (and ditching the constant snacking) is one of the best ways to support your fertility.

✅ Real Food That Fuels Fertility
Forget the processed “health” foods and low-fat everything. Your body needs nutrients like choline, healthy fats, B vitamins, and high-quality protein to prepare for pregnancy. Focus on whole, nutrient-dense meals that nourish—not just fill—you.

✅ Reducing Toxins That Disrupt Your Cycle
Endocrine disruptors are everywhere—your skincare, your makeup, your cleaning supplies. Swapping even a few products for safer alternatives can lower your toxic load and give your hormones a much better chance to thrive.

✅ Time
Giving yourself months, not days, to prepare for pregnancy is one of the most loving things you can do for your body. A minimum of 3–6 months is ideal to lay the groundwork for healthy hormones, ovulation, and future baby.

Prepping for pregnancy isn’t about perfection. It’s about supporting your body in doing what it was designed to do. The earlier you start, the more empowered (and less stressed) you’ll feel when it’s go-time.

You deserve to feel confident, strong, and nourished—not confused and overwhelmed. 💛

You Don’t Have to Rush: Why Preparing Your Body Before Pregnancy Matters

You Don’t Have to Rush: Why Preparing Your Body Before Pregnancy Matters
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “hurry up and start trying,” you’re not alone. Between the endless ticking of the biological clock and well-meaning advice from everyone around you, it’s easy to feel like you need to start yesterday. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to rush.

In fact, slowing down and giving your body the support it needs before you ever pee on that stick can make a world of difference—not just for getting pregnant, but for how you feel through the entire journey.

Why the Prep Work Matters
Your body is about to take on one of the most incredible tasks it will ever do: growing a human. And while prenatal vitamins are a great start, they’re only one small piece of the puzzle. Think of this season as creating the healthiest soil before planting a seed. When your body feels nourished, balanced, and safe, it can do its job so much better.

That means:
✅ Supporting gut health so you actually absorb the nutrients you’re taking in.
✅ Balancing blood sugar to keep your hormones steady (because hormones control everything when it comes to fertility).
✅ Reducing toxins that can disrupt your cycle or impact egg quality.
✅ Eating real, nutrient-dense foods that fuel both your body and your future baby.

You Deserve to Feel Good First
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating a strong foundation so you can feel good in your body now—not just when you’re pregnant. When you slow down and take the time to reset, you give yourself space to build confidence and energy instead of diving into TTC stressed and depleted.

Because the truth? Pregnancy doesn’t fix exhaustion. It doesn’t magically balance your hormones or erase years of burnout. If anything, those things become louder when you’re growing a baby.

Your Timeline, Your Terms
There’s no rule that says you have to start trying right away. Giving yourself even three months of intentional support before TTC can dramatically improve your fertility and how you feel. This is your permission slip to take that time—to nourish, to reset, to breathe.

Because you don’t just deserve a positive test. You deserve to feel strong, supported, and confident on this journey from the very beginning.

Lemony Collagen Yogurt Bowl

Lemony Collagen Yogurt Bowl
This recipe supports your body in multiple ways: unsweetened coconut yogurt delivers probiotics that promote a healthy gut and balanced digestion, collagen powder may boost skin elasticity and hydration for a youthful glow, and antioxidant-rich blueberries help fight oxidative stress, reducing inflammation and supporting long-term health.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Yogurt
  • 2/3 oz Collagen Powder
  • 1/2 Lemon (medium, juiced, zested)
  • 1 tsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsps Cashew Butter
  • 1/2 cup Blueberries
  • 1 tsp Hemp Seeds
Instructions:
  1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, collagen, lemon juice, lemon zest, and maple syrup.
  2. Top with cashew butter, blueberries, and hemp seeds. Enjoy!
1 serving

“I’ve Tried Everything for My Hormones… and Nothing Works”

“I’ve Tried Everything for My Hormones… and Nothing Works”
Have you ever felt like balancing your hormones is just a constant game of trial and error? Like you’ve tried everything—cutting out dairy, loading up on supplements, switching workouts, tracking symptoms—and nothing seems to actually work?

You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not doing anything wrong.

Here’s the truth: most of us are trying a bunch of one-off tips without a real strategy. We’re following random advice from podcasts, TikTok videos, or comment threads—but without understanding how our hormones actually function or how to support them through each phase of our cycle.

The result? We’re burned out, frustrated, and still not feeling like ourselves.

That’s exactly why I created Reset & Rebalance—a step-by-step strategy designed to support your hormones at the root. This isn’t another “quick fix” or list of trendy wellness hacks. It’s a full plan that teaches you how to work with your body, not against it.

Inside Reset & Rebalance, you’ll learn:

  • How to eat, move, and rest in sync with your cycle
  • Why gut and liver support is essential for hormone balance
  • What small, consistent changes actually move the needle
  • And how to stop guessing and start seeing results
You’ll also get something most programs leave out: support and accountability. Because knowing what to do is only half the battle—having someone walk alongside you makes all the difference.

If you’re tired of doing this alone and you’re ready for a simpler, smarter path to hormone health, Reset & Rebalance was made for you.


Let this be the moment you stop trying everything—and finally do what actually works.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bark

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bark
Dark chocolate chips aren’t just a sweet treat—they’re loaded with antioxidants that help combat inflammation and support overall health. The mix of carbs and fats in this recipe provides steady energy, while the dark chocolate naturally boosts mood by stimulating endorphins and serotonin. And if you’re craving chocolate during your period? There’s a reason. Magnesium levels dip during menstruation, and dark chocolate helps replenish them—supporting muscle relaxation, reducing cramps, and improving blood flow. So go ahead, listen to your body—it knows what it needs.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups Oat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt (flaky)
Instructions:
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, honey, oil, and vanilla with a spatula until well combined. Fold in 1/4 of the chocolate chips.
  3. Pour the cookie dough mixture onto the baking sheet, and use your hands or a spoon to flatten and spread it to approximately 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) thickness.
  4. Melt the remaining chocolate in a double boiler or in 30-second intervals in the microwave.
  5. Pour the melted chocolate onto the dough and use the back of a spoon to spread it out. Transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes or until solid. Sprinkle with salt just before the chocolate sets.
  6. When solid, break it into pieces and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy!

 
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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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