IF MAMA AIN’T HEALTHY (AIN’T NOBODY HEALTHY) - Holistic Wellness, Metabolic Health, Health Coaching, Christian Pregnancy, Natural Birth - formerly YOUR BIRTH, GOD’S WAY

Seed oils are widely promoted as “heart-healthy” and appear in most modern nutrition guidelines — yet many women continue to struggle with inflammation, fatigue, hormone imbalance, and weight loss resistance while following this advice.

In this episode, we explore how seed oils interact with the female body, why highly processed industrial fats affect inflammation, metabolism, hormone signaling, and nervous system regulation, and what nutrition guidelines often fail to explain about fat quality, oxidation, and real-world metabolic health.

This conversation covers:

What seed oils are and how they are made

Why polyunsaturated industrial fats are biologically unstable

How seed oils can contribute to chronic inflammation and metabolic stress

The connection between fat quality, hormone signaling, and insulin resistance

Why women are especially vulnerable to the effects of modern fats

Healthier fat choices that better support metabolism and hormonal balance

This episode is not about fear, food rules, or perfection. It’s about understanding how modern nutrition guidelines can overlook female physiology — and how to make informed, nourishing choices that support long-term health.

If you’ve ever wondered why eating “healthy” still leaves you feeling unwell, this episode offers clarity and context you won’t find on a food label.

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2024/08/20/theres-no-reason-to-avoid-seed-oils-and-plenty-of-reasons-to-eat-them

 

 

This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics!

Helpful Links:

— BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation

 

-- COACHING - If you’re tired, inflamed, holding weight, or just not feeling like yourself—no matter what season of motherhood you’re in—I offer 1:1 coaching to help you restore your metabolism, balance hormones, and feel at home in your body again. Preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, or years beyond—it all matters. You can apply for coaching at the link below. Pregnant mamas apply here - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/coachinginterest 

 Non-pregnant ladies apply here -  https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/application

 

-- COMMUNITY - Verity Village is my private community for women in all seasons of motherhood, with access to a growing Village Library of trusted health resources, teachings, and replays—plus supportive conversation along the way. You can learn more or join here -- https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/verityvillage

 

— CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world! - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec

 

— HOME BIRTH PREP - Having a home birth and need help getting prepared?  Sign up HERE for the Home Birth Prep Course. — homebirthprep.com

 

— MERCH - Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/store

 

— RESOURCES & LINKS - All of Lori's Recommended Resources HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/resources

 

Got questions?  Email [email protected]

Leave me a message -- https://www.speakpipe.com/yourbirthgodsway

 

Social Media Links:

Follow Lori on Instagram! @lori_morris_cnm

Subscribe to my YouTube channel - youtube.com/ifmamaainthealthy

Join Lori's Facebook Page! facebook.com/lorimorriscnm

Join Our Exclusive Online Christian Women's Wellness Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

 

Learn more about pregnancy at go.yourbirthgodsway.com!

Learn how to reclaim your health at every season of motherhood at morriswellnessservices.com !

 

DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice.  Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice.  Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

The food pyramid just got an update — and while there are a few changes worth applauding, there are also critical gaps that matter deeply for women’s health.

In this episode, I break down what the new food pyramid gets right, what it improves on, and what it still leaves out, especially when it comes to metabolism, hormones, blood sugar regulation, and real-life nourishment for women in every season of motherhood.

As a clinician who works daily with women struggling with fatigue, weight gain, insulin resistance, hormone imbalance, and burnout, I want you to understand how to read these guidelines with wisdom instead of blindly following a graphic.

We’ll talk about:

What the updated food pyramid actually changed

Where it’s moving in the right direction

Why “eat less, move more” thinking still sneaks in

What’s missing for women with hormone or metabolic dysfunction

Why protein, blood sugar balance, and nervous system support matter more than food categories

How population-wide guidelines often fail individual women

What to consider instead if you’re tired of guessing with your health

This episode is not about fear, food rules, or perfection. It’s about discernment, context, and learning how to steward your body well — especially if you’ve tried “doing everything right” and still don’t feel well.

If you’ve ever looked at the food pyramid and thought, “Why doesn’t this work for me?” — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to approach nutrition guidelines with clarity, confidence, and common sense.

 

Learn about Verity Village or JOIN HERE - https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/verityvillage

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans - https://realfood.gov/

Is It Wrong To Drink? - https://gbntv.org/tracts/is-it-wrong-to-drink/

The Truth About Drinking - https://gbntv.org/the-truth-about-drinking/

 

This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics!

Helpful Links:

— BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation

 

-- COACHING - If you’re tired, inflamed, holding weight, or just not feeling like yourself—no matter what season of motherhood you’re in—I offer 1:1 coaching to help you restore your metabolism, balance hormones, and feel at home in your body again. Preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, or years beyond—it all matters. You can apply for coaching at the link below. Pregnant mamas apply here - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/coachinginterest 

 Non-pregnant ladies apply here -  https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/application

 

-- COMMUNITY - Verity Village is my private community for women in all seasons of motherhood, with access to a growing Village Library of trusted health resources, teachings, and replays—plus supportive conversation along the way. You can learn more or join here -- https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/verityvillage

 

— CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world! - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec

 

— HOME BIRTH PREP - Having a home birth and need help getting prepared?  Sign up HERE for the Home Birth Prep Course. — homebirthprep.com

 

— MERCH - Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/store

 

— RESOURCES & LINKS - All of Lori's Recommended Resources HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/resources

 

Got questions?  Email [email protected]

Leave me a message -- https://www.speakpipe.com/yourbirthgodsway

 

Social Media Links:

Follow Lori on Instagram! @lori_morris_cnm

Subscribe to my YouTube channel - youtube.com/ifmamaainthealthy

Join Lori's Facebook Page! facebook.com/lorimorriscnm

Join Our Exclusive Online Christian Women's Wellness Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

 

Learn more about pregnancy at go.yourbirthgodsway.com!

Learn how to reclaim your health at every season of motherhood at morriswellnessservices.com !

 

DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice.  Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice.  Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

Just a reminder to all of those who signed up for the Verity Village Wait List -- your Founding Member discount expires TONIGHT at midnight Central time. If you have not signed up yet, NOW is the time! Don't wait and risk forgetting. Go to your email to find your code (email will be from [email protected]) and then go to https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/verityvillage

If you have questions, email the address above!

SHOW NOTES:

Do you want to lose weight? Have you tried to lose weight but it seems like you've failed time and time again? It's probably because your approach was what they world told you was best rather than what actually works with God's design for a woman's body. Inside this episode, we look at how to lose weight in a way that actually works!

 

 

This is the newly rebranded podcast, formerly known as "Your Birth, God's Way". If you are pregnant, please look back on your podcast app for over 140 episodes dealing exclusively with pregnancy topics!

Helpful Links:

— BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation

 

-- COACHING - If you’re tired, inflamed, holding weight, or just not feeling like yourself—no matter what season of motherhood you’re in—I offer 1:1 coaching to help you restore your metabolism, balance hormones, and feel at home in your body again. Preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, or years beyond—it all matters. You can apply for coaching at the link below. Pregnant mamas apply here - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/coachinginterest 

 Non-pregnant ladies apply here -  https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/application

 

-- COMMUNITY - Verity Village is my private community for women in all seasons of motherhood, with access to a growing Village Library of trusted health resources, teachings, and replays—plus supportive conversation along the way. You can learn more or join here -- https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/verityvillage

 

— CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world! - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec

 

— HOME BIRTH PREP - Having a home birth and need help getting prepared?  Sign up HERE for the Home Birth Prep Course. — homebirthprep.com

 

— MERCH - Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/store

 

— RESOURCES & LINKS - All of Lori's Recommended Resources HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/resources

 

Got questions?  Email [email protected]

Leave me a message -- https://www.speakpipe.com/yourbirthgodsway

 

Social Media Links:

Follow Lori on Instagram! @lori_morris_cnm

Subscribe to my YouTube channel - youtube.com/ifmamaainthealthy

Join Lori's Facebook Page! facebook.com/lorimorriscnm

Join Our Exclusive Online Christian Women's Wellness Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

 

Learn more about pregnancy at go.yourbirthgodsway.com!

Learn how to reclaim your health at every season of motherhood at morriswellnessservices.com !

 

DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice.  Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice.  Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.

Helpful Links:

— BIBLE STUDY - FREE Bible Study Course - How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation - https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-sure-of-your-salvation

 

-- COACHING - If you’re tired, inflamed, holding weight, or just not feeling like yourself—no matter what season of motherhood you’re in—I offer 1:1 coaching to help you restore your metabolism, balance hormones, and feel at home in your body again. Preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, or years beyond—it all matters. You can apply for coaching at the link below.

Pregnant mamas apply here - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/coachinginterest 

Non-pregnant ladies apply here -  https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/application

 

-- COMMUNITY - Verity Village is my private community for women in all seasons of motherhood, with access to a growing Village Library of trusted health resources, teachings, and replays—plus supportive conversation along the way. You can learn more or join here -- https://www.morriswellnessservices.com/verityvillage

 

— CHRISTIAN CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION - Sign up HERE for the Your Birth, God's Way Online Christian Childbirth Course! This is a COMPLETE childbirth education course with a God-led foundation taught by a certified nurse-midwife with over 20 years of experience in all sides of the maternity world! - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/cec

 

— HOME BIRTH PREP - Having a home birth and need help getting prepared?  Sign up HERE for the Home Birth Prep Course. — homebirthprep.com

 

— MERCH - Get Christian pregnancy and birth merch HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/store

 

— RESOURCES & LINKS - All of Lori's Recommended Resources HERE - https://go.yourbirthgodsway.com/resources

 

Got questions?  Email [email protected]

Leave me a message -- https://www.speakpipe.com/yourbirthgodsway

 

Social Media Links:

Follow Lori on Instagram! @lori_morris_cnm

Subscribe to my YouTube channel - youtube.com/ifmamaainthealthy

Join Lori's Facebook Page! facebook.com/lorimorriscnm

Join Our Exclusive Online Christian Women's Wellness Community -- facebook.com/groups/yourbirthgodsway

 

Learn more about pregnancy at go.yourbirthgodsway.com!

Learn how to reclaim your health at every season of motherhood at morriswellnessservices.com !

 

DISCLAIMER:  Remember that though I am a midwife, I am not YOUR midwife.  Nothing in this podcast shall; be construed as medical advice.  Listening to this podcast does not mean that we have entered into a patient-care provider relationship. While I strive to provide the most accurate information I can, content is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate.  You must do your research and consult other reputable sources, including your provider, to make the best decision for your own care.  Talk with your own care provider before putting any information here into practice.  Weigh all risks and benefits for yourself knowing that no outcome can be guaranteed.  I do not know the specific details about your situation and thus I am not responsible for the outcomes of your choices.    Some links may be affiliate links which provide me a small commission when you purchase through them.  This does not cost you anything at all and it allows me to continue providing you with the content you love.