<description>&lt;p&gt;Holly and Eric Stein join us to share their journey from overcoming chronic health issues to pioneering a nationwide postpartum meal delivery service with Mama Meals. Bursting with passion for food activism, they reveal how nutrient-dense foods can be transformative not only for postpartum mothers but for anyone on a healing journey. With insights into the interplay between hospital protocols and midwifery practices, we examine how these experiences intersect with the core of our birthing narratives. The Steins&amp;#39; story is a testament to the power of conscious eating, offering a fresh perspective on the importance of postpartum nutrition and wellness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Holly &amp;amp;Eric Stein&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Holly and Eric Stein were sick constantly as kids. Headaches, ear infections, gut issues, allergies, etc. Doctors visits were the norm, and the answer always seemed to be another pill. They started dating in their mid twenties and fell in love watching food documentaries and studying nutrition, eventually healing their chronic conditions by cleaning up their diet. They became food activists obsessed with helping others, eventually starting Mama Meals, a nationwide postpartum meal delivery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Holly &amp;amp; Eric Stein&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:eric@mama-meals.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;eric@mama-meals.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a href="https://mama-meals.com/" rel="nofollow"&gt;https://mama-meals.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="http://www.instagram.com/eat.mamameals" rel="nofollow"&gt;@eat.mamameals&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Postpartum Nutrition and Recovery Journeys&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Importance of Ancestral Eating&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Regenerative Farming and Organic Food&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Weaponization of Industrial Food&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Awakening to Truth in Postpartum&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Forty-Days-Essential-Nourishing/dp/1617691836" rel="nofollow"&gt;The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother: Ou, Heng, Greeven, Amely, Belger, Marisa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This show is supported by:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LMNT | Go to &lt;a href="http://drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts" rel="nofollow"&gt;drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts&lt;/a&gt; to get a free sample pack with every order&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to &lt;a href="http://christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts" rel="nofollow"&gt;christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts&lt;/a&gt; to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing&amp;#39;s Faith-Filled Childbirth course&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mama Meals | Go to &lt;a href="http://mama-meals.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;mama-meals.com&lt;/a&gt; code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to &lt;a href="http://mamamealspantry.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;mamamealspantry.com&lt;/a&gt; and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry items&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Dr. Stu &amp;amp; Blyss:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Join our Patreon! &lt;a href="http://patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast" rel="nofollow"&gt;patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram:@birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website:&lt;a href="http://birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Email:&lt;a href="mailto:birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Call-in line: 805-399-0439&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Podcast webpage: &lt;a href="http://birthinginstinctspodcast.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;birthinginstinctspodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Birthing Instincts

Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

#388 Our Food System Is Completely Bonkers with Mama Meals founders Holly & Eric Stein

NOV 20, 202486 MIN
Birthing Instincts

#388 Our Food System Is Completely Bonkers with Mama Meals founders Holly & Eric Stein

NOV 20, 202486 MIN

Description

Holly and Eric Stein join us to share their journey from overcoming chronic health issues to pioneering a nationwide postpartum meal delivery service with Mama Meals. Bursting with passion for food activism, they reveal how nutrient-dense foods can be transformative not only for postpartum mothers but for anyone on a healing journey. With insights into the interplay between hospital protocols and midwifery practices, we examine how these experiences intersect with the core of our birthing narratives. The Steins' story is a testament to the power of conscious eating, offering a fresh perspective on the importance of postpartum nutrition and wellness.

About Holly &Eric Stein

Holly and Eric Stein were sick constantly as kids. Headaches, ear infections, gut issues, allergies, etc. Doctors visits were the norm, and the answer always seemed to be another pill. They started dating in their mid twenties and fell in love watching food documentaries and studying nutrition, eventually healing their chronic conditions by cleaning up their diet. They became food activists obsessed with helping others, eventually starting Mama Meals, a nationwide postpartum meal delivery.

Connect with Holly & Eric Stein


In this episode of the Birthing Instincts Podcast:

  • Postpartum Nutrition and Recovery Journeys
  • The Importance of Ancestral Eating
  • Regenerative Farming and Organic Food
  • The Weaponization of Industrial Food
  • Awakening to Truth in Postpartum


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