Just the Good Stuff

#93: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are continuing our series of Just The Good Chat. As I am coming to the end of my journey of breast feeding our youngest, we are diving into all your questions around nursing, pumping and sharing a little more of my approach with all three of my kids. I'm by no means an expert but a mama who has a bit of experience to share. We also dive into what our latest routine has been to getting our three children down to sleep solo each night. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Preparing to Pump: a brief background on my nursing and breastfeeding journey when to start pumping postpartum what pumps i've used and the pros/cons cleaning your pump supplies My Pumping Schedule: my pumping schedule pumping so you're not taking away from the next feeding going overnight without pumping increasing supply supply with my three children Building a Freezer Stash: how to start pumping to store extra milk in freezer best storage and pumping supplies how to produce enough to store the excess items to eat to help supply Traveling While Pumping: tips for traveling & pumping without baby best pump to travel with how to transport milk back that you pump on vacation how did you prep milk when going away for weekend Weaning: how to wean how much food vs milk to give when to remove extra sessions Bedtime routine: an overview of our bedtime routine with three kids under five Products mentioned in the episode: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Spectra S2 Pump Baby Buddha Travel Pump My favorite pumping bras Milk Storage Bags Majka Lactation Bites - use code RACHL for 15% off Favorite bottles Bottle Brushes Drying Rack For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipes & more straight to your inbox! This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel If you want to try my liquid collagen, use THIS link for $10 off + more $$ if you subscribe and save.

#91: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we're joined by Elly Truesdell, Founder and Managing Partner of New Fare Partners. While walking down the aisles of Whole Foods or your local grocery store Elly most likely had a hand in getting the product on the shelf or supporting the brand as an investor. Her fund New Fare Partners is a venture capital fund centered on the modern eater and evolving American palate. As Global Director of Local Brands & Product Innovation at Whole Foods Market for nearly a decade, Elly played a pivotal role in driving the growth of the natural and organic food industry, propelling some of today’s most iconic consumer brands. Elly is also the co-founder of Made by Nacho, a premium pet food brand with chef Bobby Flay. She was a Partner at venture fund Almanac, before founding New Fare. Elly holds a B.A in Media Studies from the University of Virginia, and sits on the Boards of Made by Nacho, Foxtrot, Tacombi & Wellness in the Schools. Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode: Where Elly's passion for food came from Landing a job at Whole Foods and becoming apart of the Local Forager team How her previous experience has set her up for what she is doing today Launching her venture fund New Fare Partners Her investment approach and thesis in the food and beverage space Joining forces with Bobby Flay to launch Made by Nacho Advice for listeners who are thinking about starting a new food or beverage brand +SO much more! This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!). For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get recipes & more straight to your inbox!

#89: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are continuing our series of Just The Good Chat. This is one of the most vulnerable Jordan and I have gotten on the podcast. We dive into our experiences working together and parenting together and share some of the struggles we have as a couple. Our podcast is a *judgement-free* zone. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Working Together: What made Jordan leave his previous career and join Rachel full time A breakdown of Rachel & Jordan's tasks/responsibilities for the business Is Rachel the boss or is it an equal partnership? Our thoughts on couples therapy Why it's hard to separate marriage and work One thing we wish we knew about each other before working together Advice about not getting sick of one another when working together Setting boundaries between work and personal time Pressures we have to provide working together Parenting Together: How working together benefits parenting together What kind of parenting we practice How we solve conflicts as parents/partners How a typical weekend is divided when caring for our kids How we split up parenting duty Bedtime routines with multiple kids on different schedules Feeling resentful to your partner + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel If you want to try my liquid collagen, use THIS link for $10 off + more $$ if you subscribe and save.

#87: THIS EPISODE IS SO EXCITING!!! In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we're not only joined by Annie Slabotsky & Morgan Lerner, the co-Founders of GoNanas the banana bread mix company - but we are also sharing my first ever baking mix collab with them. GoNanas x rachLmansfield Mini Blueberry Muffin Banana Bread!! Order now on eatgonanas.com and use my discount code RACHELM for 20% off your order. Annie and Morgan are the co-founders of GoNanas. They're shaking up the baking category with their vegan, gluten free, and nut free banana bread mixes that taste so good you wouldn't even know they're better-for-you and allergen friendly. The company launched online during the pandemic when banana bread was blowing up and have since launched nationwide with Whole Foods, Wegmans, HEB, Meijer, and most recently Target. Here are some of the topics discussed in today's episode: Starting GoNanas as college students The backstory to how GoNanas went from fresh baked loaves on a college campus to baking mixes found in major retailers How the COVID Pandemic forced the brand to pivot Balancing being best friends and business partners How GoNanas built a brand ambassador program and a loyal following The success of their limited time flavor collaborations The story behind creating and developing the limited time GoNanas x rachLmansfield Mini Blueberry Muffin Banana Bread mix. Order now on eatgonanas.com and use my discount code RACHELM for 20% off your order. Being young female food entrepreneurs +SO much more! This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!). For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#85: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Ashley Nickelsen, Founder, CEO & Chief Snack Officer of B.T.R. NATION. B.T.R. NATION is on a mission to help fix our broken food system. When Ashley's parents were both diagnosed with rare forms of cancer, she became their primary caretaker. Between chemo appointments and radiation, Ashley and her family were always on the move eating junk out of hospital vending machines and cafeterias. With a background in biochemistry and food studies, she took to the kitchen to create an on-the-go snack that was actually good for her and her family. When Ashley's parents passed away, she made it her mission to share these nourishing snacks with the world. Use my code RACHL for 20% off your order. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Why B.T.R? What does it mean? What Ashely was doing before launching B.T.R. Nation Her parent's story and what inspired her to start B.T.R Nation The current product line up What's next for B.T.R Nation Ashley's generalized anxiety disorder, and tips and tricks on how to manage it Being a virgo, making lists and making decisions + SO much more! Subscribe to my liquid collagen and get $10 off PLUS more $$ when you subscribe (truly life-changing!!). For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#83: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Hannah Barnstable, the CEO and Co-founder of Seven Sundays. (use my code RACHL30 for 30% off your order!) Hannah founded Seven Sundays in 2011 with four muesli recipes, an old Raleigh bike and trailer, some rented after-hours kitchen space at a friend’s restaurant, and a crazy desire to flip the cereal aisle on its head. Hannah’s food philosophy is simple: Food is an experience to be enjoyed and should remain as close as possible to the way Mother Nature intended it to be. When Hannah isn’t off selling cereal, she can be found running around the Minneapolis city lakes (summer), skiing in the Northwoods (winter), browsing her favorite local grocery stores or in the kitchen making food for her sweet family of five. Seven Sunday's muesli and cereal is on a daily rotation in mine and my children's breakfast line up (truly - we eat it daily). We love the products and brand so much our venture fund grt sht ventures has invested into the company. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Why start a breakfast cereal company? Hannah's previous career in finance before launching Seven Sundays What makes Seven Sundays product line up some of the best in the breakfast cereal aisle? The importance of the ingredient list and being an earth friendly brand Some insights to being a female entrepreneur in the food and beverage space How the industry has evolved over the past decade Seven Sundays latest product line the Oat Protein Cereal + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#81: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal, a non-judgemental guide to creating hormone balance, eliminating unwanted symptoms, and building the sexual desire you crave. Dr. Brighten was previously a guest on Just The Good Stuff (Episode 29) to chat about Post Birth Control Syndrome, getting your period back + all things female hormones. Here are some of the topics we discuss in this episode: Why Dr. Brighten wanted to write her new book Is This Normal? Busting some of the stereotypes of the female anatomy Why is it that so many of us don’t understand how the basics of our hormones work or even what the correct names are for all the parts down there? What is the orgasm gap? What are some of the reasons for the gap? What we learned in our health/sex ed classes from high school How to and when to introduce your children to these topics about their bodies to finally break this cycle? If people have been trained to think something is abnormal, what are some tips/tricks/steps they can make to change that mindset? Are people around the world experiencing the same thing about their bodies or is this a US cultural issue? Tips and advice to feel good with your sex life postpartum + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com This episode is sponsored by LMNT!!! Low key freaking out that LMNT is a SPONSOR! I have been using their killer electrolyte hydration packets for forever and they're a dream partner of mine. I swear by them and they have no sugar, no artificial anything and they have the most delicious flavors. You can get a FREE SAMPLE PACK with *this link* no code needed! http://DrinkLMNT.com/Rachel

#79: In this episode of Just The Good Stuff we are joined by Brittany Mullins. Brittany is a recipe developer and founder of Eating Bird Food, a website she started in 2008 as a way to share her health journey and inspire others. She has a marketing degree, a health coaching certification, and a knack for creating simple, nutrient-dense recipes that have been featured in Shape, Good Housekeeping, HuffPost, Self.com, and more. She lives with her husband, two children and pup in Richmond, VA. Brittany just released her first cook book Mostly Veggies and we were so excited to chat with her to learn all about it! Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: What inspired Brittany to start Eating Bird Food in 2008 Being an OG food blogger how the space has changed over the past 15 years Brittany's food philosophy and how its evolved over the years now feeding herself, husband and two children What inspired Brittany to write her first cookbook Mostly Veggies The Eating Bird Food 4 Step Method to meal prep How she handles picky eating with her children Tips on meal prepping if you've never done it before Some behind the scenes of running her own business Her favorite and least favorite part of what she does Her advice for someone who is trying to break into the food content creator space + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#77: In this episode were joined by Michelle Pratt of Safe in the Seat. As a mom and nationally certified child passenger safety technician, her judgment-free approach is beyond refreshing to helping turn car seat confusion into straight-up confidence. Through online courses, helpful YouTube Videos, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat. As parents of 3 children under the age of 5 we personally have first hand seen how difficult it is to navigate the hundreds of options of car seats and sometimes the more difficult task of installing a car seat and making sure its the right fit for your little ones. Michelle helps parents of children of all ages in their car seat journeys. This is the car seat we have for Brody and love and this is the one we use for Ezra now. Cooper uses this car seat/stroller combo! Here is a preview of some of the topic and questions we discuss in this episode: Common things parents/caregivers do that can be dangerous for a child's safety in a car seat How to determine what car seat is best for your child What you can do before your child is born to best prepare their car seat Tips/tricks to help your child in the car seat and during car rides Milestones to reach on when to switch car seats and when to stop What is the best configuration of car seats in the back seat Is one car seat "safer" than another? Thoughts on the Doona or other car seat / stroller combos Should you rent car seats while traveling? + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#75: In this episode we dive into our recent trip to LA to attend the 2023 Natural Products Expo West show in Anaheim, CA. We chat all about the different brands and new products we got to try and founders and brands we were able to get face time with. After chatting about it all, we narrowed it down to a few major trends we saw for the future of the food and beverage industry this year Heres a recap of some of the brands and products we discuss in today's episode from Expo West 2023: Sweet Nothings - Use code RACHL for 20% off your Nut Butter Bites order Brave Good Kind Mighty Spark Seven Sundays - *NEW* Oats Protein cereal and use code RACHL30 30% off your order Chia smash - new grape jelly Must Love - cookies and sprinkles Evergreen - *NEW* waffle egg breakfast sandwiches Clevr - latte mixes Fitjoy - *NEW* cracker and pb pretzels Savor by Suize - choc covered pretzel RIND - *NEW* snack/trail mix Quinn - pizza pretzels Simply - Chocolate date bites Bored Cow - microflora milk protein Craize Chomps GoNanas Purely Elizabeth Mid-Day Square - *NEW* cookie dough BTR bars - code RACHL Sunnie Here are the industry trends we noticed during Expo West 2023 and discuss in todays podcast: Kelp/Seaweed Asian cuisine Candy/Gummies Snacking puffs So many beverages Not enough kids stuff Chicken Jerky Grain free pretzels Mushrooms For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#73: In this episode we sit down with Jason Karp the Founder and CEO of HumanCo - a mission-driven holding company that invests in and builds brands focused on healthier living and sustainability. In addition to HumanCo, Jason is also Co-Founder of Hu (pronounced "Hue" as in "Human" and known for its award-winning organic chocolate), one of the fastest growing snacking companies in the U.S. Hu was sold to Mondelez International in January 2021. Prior to Hu, he was the Founder, CEO and CIO of Tourbillon Capital Partners, an investment fund that managed over $4 billion. Here are some of the topics we discuss in the episode: Background on Jason and his health and wellness journey The birth of Hu and how they got into the chocolate business Challenges of building the Hu CPG brand Tips for working with spouse/family members or really just great practices for business/relationships The *iconic* acquisition of Hu Products The distinction between brand awareness v brand equity Jason breaks down his newest endeavor: HumanCo A shift to focus on ingredients good for the consumer instead of the bottom line Food trends that Jason to be excited about + SO much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com

#71: In this episode we sit down with Emily Claman to discuss all things pre & postnatal workouts. Emily is who I personally work with once a week and she is a GEM! Emily is the founder of Push. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, a certified Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist and a certified Pre/Postnatal Functional Training Specialist with 10+ years experience. And she is incredibly knowledgeable about what to do and best workout practices while pregnant. Here are some of the topics/questions we discuss in the episode: Breath Work: The importance for breathing properly and how it can help when working out, during child birth and going #2. Emily walks us through a quick breath work exercise Pre & Postnatal Exercising: Can I keep my normal work out routine while pregnant? What should all pregnant women modify when working out? what are the DOs and DONTs for working out in each trimester? Does working out often impact birth experience? thoughts on pregnant women running? is it safe? Is it safe to start exercising when pregnant if you haven’t in a long time? What are top 3 forms of movement or exercises we can do at home while pregnant? What are the top 3 fitness products to purchase or have on hand? Is it safe to workout until 40 weeks of pregnancy? Prepping for birth and postpartum: Top exercises and routines to prep for first childbirth? What are different types of pushing we can learn about? How do we go about going back into exercising post partum and when exactly we should even go about this? + so much more! For more from me, I'm over on IG @rachLmansfield, tiktok @rachLmansfield and rachLmansfield.com