Regulating & Raising
Regulating & Raising is a podcast for moms who want to feel calm, aligned, and in control again.Hosted by MaKenzie, this show blends Human Design and nervous system support with real-life motherhood—so you can understand your energy, trust your decisions, and stop feeling like you’re constantly in survival mode.Each episode is a mix of honest solo conversations and expert interviews, covering everything from emotional regulation and identity shifts to clean living, holistic health, and raising a family in a way that actually feels good.This isn’t about doing more or getting it perfect.It’s about learning...
Why "Just Live With It" Is the Worst Advice for Your Pelvic Floor with Dr. April Ritz
This episode is for the mom who's been told that leaking, discomfort, or just feeling off in her body after babies is normal — but deep down knows it doesn't have to be.
MaKenzie sits down with Dr. April Ritz, a pelvic and obstetric physical therapist and the founder of Effingham Pelvic Health and Wellness. April helps women, men, and children with bladder, bowel, and pelvic health, as well as pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and birth preparation — and she brings such a real, compassionate approach to work that most women were never taught about.
Together they get into...
Your Body Is Not a Math Problem: Why Nothing Has Been Working (and What Actually Will)
This episode is for the mom who has tried every diet, every workout plan, every protocol — and still cannot understand why her body will not respond.
This is not a weight loss episode. This is the conversation no one in the wellness industry is having. In this solo episode, MaKenzie shares how she shed years of inflammation by doing the opposite of everything she was taught — working out less, restricting less, and finally learning to eat truly intuitively. As a former fitness coach turned human design and nervous system strategist, she breaks down why your body is not...
Your Body Is Not a Math Problem: Why Nothing Has Been Working (and What Actually Will)
This episode is for the mom who has tried every diet, every workout plan, every elimination protocol — and still cannot understand why her body will not respond.
This is not a weight loss episode. This is the conversation no one in the wellness industry is having. In this solo episode, MaKenzie breaks down why your body is not a math problem — it is a nervous system. And nervous systems do not respond to restriction. They respond to safety.
You will hear MaKenzie's personal story of being in the best shape of her life after her thir...
Why Women Are Sicker Than Ever (and How to Actually Heal) with Katie Galvin
This episode is for the mom who has tried everything — the testing, the protocols, the supplements, the influencer recommendations — and still does not feel like herself.
In this conversation, MaKenzie sits down with Katie Galvin, a women's functional nutrition practitioner, postpartum educator, and guide who helps women reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their authority, and heal from the inside out. Katie blends the science of female physiology with somatics, quantum biology, and feminine healing to help women move beyond fear-based conditioning and into deeper vitality and self-trust.
Together, MaKenzie and Katie unpack why so many wome...
Are You Parenting Your Kids — Or People-Pleasing Them?
This episode is for the mom who keeps saying yes when she means no — and is finally ready to understand why.
In this solo episode, MaKenzie opens with a vulnerable life update on her sickness, her healing journey with the healthcare system, and the wound she had to face this week around trust, support, and asking for help. Then she dives into the teaching: the sneaky, invisible pattern of people-pleasing your children — and why it has nothing to do with being a bad mom and everything to do with your nervous system and your human design.
Yo...
What Your Period Is Trying to Tell You: Cycle Syncing, PCOS, and Fertility with Amy Dave
This episode is for the mom who feels like every month she's on a hormonal rollercoaster — exhausted, irritable, bloated, and wondering if this is just how it has to be.
In this episode, MaKenzie sits down with Amy Dave, a physician assistant of 25 years and women's wellness coach who helps moms sync their daily habits with their monthly cycles. Amy shares the exact framework she used to eliminate her own PMS, migraines, and cramps — and how she now teaches women to do the same.
You'll learn why PMS is not normal (even though it's common), how...
Unprocessed Emotions Are Making You Sick
Ever ignored your body's signals until it forced you to stop? That's exactly what happened to MaKenzie this week. She's sharing her holistic approach to healing from strep, why your body gets sick in the first place, and the deep connection between unprocessed emotions and chronic illness.
In this episode:
Her go-to home remedies for strep (dry brushing, magnesium oil, silver alkaline + more)Why processing emotions is the root cause of so much of what ails usHuman design + nervous system work and why they go hand in handReady to go deeper?<...
The 20-Hour Workweek for Moms: Building a Business Without Burnout with Jenny Suneson
Today’s conversation is for the mom who wants more for herself, but feels like there is never enough time to actually build it.
In this episode, MaKenzie sits down with Jenny Suneson, a business strategist who helps mom entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses in 20 hours or less using podcasting and simple systems.
Jenny shares how she stopped trying to do it all and instead built a business that actually fits her life as a mom. She walks through the identity shifts, systems, and decisions that allowed her to create consistent income without burnout, constant posting, or...
The Blood Sugar & Nervous System Mistake Most Moms Are Making with Courtney Podany
Today’s conversation is for the mom who feels tired, anxious, or off in her body and cannot figure out why.
In this episode, MaKenzie sits down with Courtney Podany, a Nutritional Therapist, certified personal trainer, and Pilates instructor, who helps women feel better in their bodies through simple, sustainable habits.
Courtney shares how blood sugar and the nervous system are deeply connected, and how small shifts can completely change your energy, mood, digestion, and overall well-being.
This episode will help you understand what is actually happening in your body and give you si...
How to Build a Business as a Busy Mom (Even with No Time) with Kristina Harrill
Today’s conversation is for the mom who feels like she wants more for herself, but cannot seem to find the time to actually build it.
In this episode, MaKenzie sits down with Kristina Harrill, a former kindergarten teacher turned six-figure digital product creator and systems strategist, who built her business in two-hour nap time windows while raising three young kids.
Kristina shares how she stopped waiting for more time and instead created systems that allowed her to build momentum in the life she already had.
This episode will help you rethink what is...
Why Nervous System Healing Changes Motherhood with Amanda Houle
What if the emotional tone of your home begins with the way you regulate yourself?
In this episode of The Clean Mom Edit, MaKenzie sits down with Amanda Houle for a conversation about nervous system awareness, emotional safety, and what conscious motherhood looks like in everyday life.
Amanda shares how regulation is often misunderstood as another motherhood trend, when in reality it is the ongoing practice of noticing what is happening inside you before reacting outwardly. Together, they talk about fear-based parenting patterns, secure attachment, repair after hard moments, and why a mother’s inner wo...
Why So Many Couples Feel Like Roommates After Kids with Michelle Purta
Why do so many couples deeply love each other… yet still find themselves feeling more like co-managers than connected partners after kids?
In this episode of The Clean Mom Edit, MaKenzie sits down with marriage coach and host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast, Michelle Purta, for an honest conversation about what really happens to a relationship after children enter the picture.
Michelle shares why marriage often gets unintentionally placed on the back burner during early motherhood, how a woman’s nervous system shifts after children, and why many couples mistake exhaustion, overstimulation, and resentment for “commun...
Milk, Mindset, and the Nervous System: How to Breastfeed With More Ease with Anushka Gokani
Guest: Anushka Gokani — Pediatric & Prenatal Functional Nutrition Consultant + Nervous System Coach
Breastfeeding can feel like the most natural thing… and also the most vulnerable, overstimulating season of motherhood. In today’s episode, MaKenzie sits down with Anushka Gokani to talk about the real reasons so many moms feel anxious before they even begin — and how nutrition, nervous system regulation, and the right support can change everything.
Anushka shares why breastfeeding has become so medicalized, why contradictory advice can create panic and self-doubt, and how stress hormones directly affect milk letdown. She also walks through s...
Peace Isn’t Silence — It’s Structure
If you’re the kind of mom who can’t relax until everything is handled… this episode is for you.
Laundry done.
Kitchen clean.
Kids settled.
Schedule confirmed.
And somehow you’re still exhausted.
In this solo episode, MaKenzie breaks down the real reason so many mothers feel constantly overstimulated — and why the problem isn’t the noise in your home.
It’s the belief that you have to emotionally respond to all of it.
Peace isn’t silence.
It’s structure.
Y...
Human Design in Real Motherhood (without overthinking it)
Motherhood can feel exhausting even when you’re “doing everything right.”
And for so many moms, the problem isn’t effort — it’s forcing routines, advice, and expectations that don’t actually fit.
In Episode 12, I’m sharing what it really looks like to use Human Design in real motherhood — without overthinking it, studying it, or turning it into another thing to manage.
This episode is about:
• why certain routines work for some moms and not others
• how overstimulation actually shows up day to day
• what Human Design looks like in real moments (not th...
How to Build a Soft Motherhood Rhythm (Based on Your Energy Type)
Motherhood feels completely different when you build your daily rhythm around your energy type and nervous system instead of forcing yourself into routines that drain you.
In this episode, we go deeper into Human Design and explore how to create a Soft Motherhood Rhythm — a rhythm that calms your body, supports your energy, reduces overstimulation, and brings more peace into your home.
You’ll learn:
Why motherhood feels heavier for certain energy types How overstimulation shows up differently for each type The ideal rhythms for Generators, MGs, Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors Simple steps to buil...Why You Mother the Way You Do — Based on Your Energy Type
If motherhood feels harder, louder, or more overwhelming for you than it seems for other moms… there’s a reason.
And it has nothing to do with your discipline, personality, or how “good” of a mom you are.
In this episode, I’m breaking down Human Design for motherhood — and how your energy type explains everything from burnout, overstimulation, patience, and exhaustion… to why certain routines just don’t work for you.
You’ll learn:
Why your energy drains faster than other momsHow Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, Manifestors & Reflectors mother differently What overstimulatio...The 5 Clean Living Swaps That Changed My Home (and Why They Matter)
Starting your clean living journey doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
In this episode, I’m sharing the five easiest swaps I made in our home — and why these little changes made a big difference for our health, hormones, and daily rhythm.
From pantry staples to everyday cleaning products, these swaps are realistic, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy moms who want to feel confident about what’s in their home without adding more to their plate.
If you’ve been wanting to start clean living but feel unsure where to begin, this episode will help you ta...
Motherhood Hits Different When Your Energy Runs Out Fast
This week, I’m sharing something deeply honest — the kind of motherhood moment we usually keep to ourselves.
After several nights without sleep, a baby who couldn’t get comfortable, and a nervous system stretched way too thin, I spiraled into that place where every mom goes eventually…
Questioning my body.
Questioning my milk.
Questioning my intuition.
Questioning if I was doing anything right.
And the truth is: nothing was wrong with me.
My nervous system was just overwhelmed, exhausted, and trying to protect me.
Inside this episode, we...
