The Bean Talk - Episode 42: Second Trimester Pregnancy: What to Expect & the Essential Brain-Building Nutrients No One Is Talking About (Pregnancy 101: A mini series)

In Part 2 of our Pregnancy 101 mini series, Riannon and Jeremy break down what really happens during the second trimester of pregnancy and why this stage is about far more than simply “feeling better.”

They explore what to expect in the second trimester, including common symptoms, baby development, placenta function, and the physical and emotional shifts many women experience between weeks 13–27. This episode also takes a deeper look at second trimester nutrition and highlights a critical brain-building nutrient that plays a major role in baby’s development, yet remains widely overlooked in conventional pregnancy care.

This episode is for you if you want to understand what is happening in your body, how your baby is developing, and how to support both of you through the second trimester with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, we cover:

 * What happens in pregnancy during the second trimester (weeks 13–27)
 * Common second trimester pregnancy symptoms and body changes
 * Second trimester baby development and when you feel baby kick
 * Placenta function during pregnancy and why it matters for growth
 * What to expect in the second trimester physically and emotionally
 * Second trimester nutrition and how nutrient needs increase
 * The overlooked role of brain-building nutrients in pregnancy
 * Why conventional pregnancy care often misses key nutritional support
 * How to support energy, movement, posture, and sleep in trimester two
 * Preparing your body for the third trimester with nourishment and confidence

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The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#42 Second Trimester Pregnancy: What to Expect & the Essential Brain-Building Nutrients No One Is Talking About (Pregnancy 101: A mini series)

The Bean Talk - Episode 41: Trimester 1 Explained: HCG Hormone, Prenatal Vitamins & Early Pregnancy Symptoms  (Pregnancy 101: A mini series)

In Part 1 of our Pregnancy 101 mini series, Riannon breaks down everything you need to know about the first trimester of pregnancy and why this stage can feel so intense both physically and emotionally.

She explains what is happening inside your body during weeks 1–12, including the role of the HCG hormone, rising progesterone, and why symptoms like fatigue, nausea, food aversions, bloating, and frequent urination are so common. Riannon also covers the importance of prenatal vitamins in the first trimester, key nutrients like folate, iron and B12, and how nutrition, hydration, and blood sugar balance can support both you and your baby during early pregnancy.

This episode also gently explores first trimester anxiety, pregnancy after miscarriage or loss, and why extra support during this stage matters. Whether you are newly pregnant, preparing for pregnancy, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers grounded, practical guidance to help you feel more informed and supported.

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#30 What You NEED to Know About Preconception Care

 * Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-what-you-need-to-know-about-preconception-care/id1759674032?i=1000721408208]
   * Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/144YJcA40l9agMn7MwY3I4?si=2b183acdf24645a9]

#32 Why we TEST & don't guess

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#9 The Gut Microbiome in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

 * Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-the-gut-microbiome-in-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/id1759674032?i=1000673760285]
 * Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tPFEAeF0XnVycoCFk0GHm?si=jz1KLhQSTlOcmCSoUt5soA]

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Important note:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#41 Trimester 1 Explained: HCG Hormone, Prenatal Vitamins & Early Pregnancy Symptoms (Pregnancy 101: A mini series)

The Bean Talk – Episode 40: Preconception Vitamins Explained: Supporting Egg Quality, Sperm Health and Fertility

In this solo episode, Riannon breaks down why preconception vitamins matter for both women and men, and how the right nutrients can support egg quality, sperm health, and overall fertility outcomes. She explains what to look for in a quality prenatal, why form and absorption matter, and the key nutrients that play a role in healthy conception and pregnancy.

Riannon also shares why preconception support should start before pregnancy, how nutrient stores impact early pregnancy and miscarriage risk, and why working with a fertility naturopath can make a significant difference.

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 * The Ultimate Pre-Conception Bundle [https://mungbeanhealth.com/collections/bundles/products/the-ultimate-pre-conception-bundle-1]
 * Men's Preconception Bundle [https://mungbeanhealth.com/collections/bundles/products/mens-preconception-bundle]

Connect with us on Instagram & TikTok @mungbean_health or visit mungbeanhealth.com [http://mungbeanhealth.com/] for expert support.

Important note:
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#40 Preconception Vitamins Unpacked: Supporting Egg Quality, Sperm Health and Fertility

The Bean Talk – Episode 39: How to Prepare for Pregnancy: Preconception Care, Gut Health and Fertility Explained

In this episode, Riannon and Jeremy break down what preconception care really looks like and why both partners play an essential role. They explore how gut health, toxins, stress, sleep and nutrition shape fertility, alongside the simple lifestyle shifts that make the biggest difference before trying to conceive.

From supporting sperm health and improving egg quality to understanding the 3–6 month fertility window, this episode gives you the foundations to prepare your body confidently and naturally.

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Important note:
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#39 How to Prepare for Pregnancy: Preconception Care, Gut Health and Fertility Explained

The Bean Talk – Episode 38: Am I Ovulating? Part 2:Ovulation Signs to Look For and the Anovulation Causes Behind Irregular Cycles

In this follow-on episode, Riannon explores how to actually know if you’re ovulating and the key reasons you might not be. Breaking down the most reliable ovulation signs, the common anovulation causes, and the foundational pillars that support a healthy, regular cycle.

She discusses practical ways to nourish your hormones, balance blood sugar, manage stress, and support your thyroid, giving you simple steps to help your body feel safe enough to ovulate consistently.

Connect with us on Instagram & TikTok @mungbean_health or visit mungbeanhealth.com [http://mungbeanhealth.com/] for expert support.

If you haven’t listened to Part 1, you can find it here:

 * Listen on Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AKsOquX0Rhfv9cWWKdZ26?si=2a7ce0488644489d]
 * Listen on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/37-am-i-ovulating-signs-causes-of-anovulation-and-how/id1759674032?i=1000736979685]

Important note:
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#38 Am I Ovulating? Part 2: Ovulation Signs to Look For and the Anovulation Causes Behind Irregular Cycles 

The Bean Talk - Episode 37: Am I ovulating? Signs, causes of anovulation and how to fix it naturally Part 1

In this solo episode, Riannon dives into one of the most common yet misunderstood topics in women’s health: ovulation and why so many women experience cycles where they don’t ovulate. After sharing some personal updates, she breaks down: what ovulation actually is, how to know if you're ovulating and why ovulation may not be happening

She shares how to identify if you're ovulating, the hormonal and lifestyle factors that can disrupt it, and what your body may be trying to tell you when ovulation goes missing.

Riannon emphasises that anovulation is your body communicating that it doesn’t feel safe, nourished, or supported, and that it’s always worth investigating the underlying cause.

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Connect with us on Instagram & Tik Tok @mungbean_health or visit mungbeanhealth.com [http://mungbeanhealth.com/] for expert support

Important note:
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#37 Am I ovulating? Signs, causes of anovulation and how to fix it naturally Part 1

The Bean Talk - Episode 36: How to survive the First Trimester with Riannon Page

From exhaustion and nausea to the emotional shifts that come with early pregnancy, Riannon opens up about her own journey through her fifth pregnancy and offers practical, naturopath-approved strategies to help you feel supported through these early months.

Learn how to manage fatigue, nourish your body, ease nausea, and care for your mental health while your body works hard to grow new life.

Whether this is your first pregnancy or you’ve been here before, this episode is a comforting reminder that you’re not alone..

Support lines mentioned in this episode:

 * PANDA [https://www.panda.org.au/] - 1300 726 306
 * Beyond Blue [https://www.beyondblue.org.au/] - 1300224636
 * Lifeline [https://www.lifeline.org.au/] - 13 11 14

If you, or someone you know is having a hard time at the moment, please seek help from a professional.

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Important note:
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#36 How to survive the First Trimester with Riannon Page

The Bean Talk - Episode 35: Everything you weren't taught in Sex Education about your cycle

TW: this episode mentions eating disorders and body image. 

This week’s episode is all about education. Riannon sits down with Mungbean naturopath Brittany to chat about the things Sex Ed didn’t teach you about the menstrual cycle and hormone health.

We discuss the four cycle phases, why ovulation is the real star, how to match movement, sleep and nutrition to each phase, and what PMS is trying to tell you.

We also unpack anovulatory cycles and PCOS, safer period products, carb needs through the luteal phase, the role of magnesium, and simple lifestyle shifts to support hormone health.

If you’re wanting to learn more about your body, what these phases mean or how to use them to your advantage, this episode has everything you need.

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The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#35 Everything you weren't taught in Sex Education about your cycle

The Bean Talk - Episode 34: 5 Fertility Myths We Need to Discuss

How many Fertility Myths have you heard before? Maybe you’ve tried a few of the old wives tales too. It can be hard to navigate all the conflicting information we’re told by different health professionals. Not to mention, trying to conceive and fertility is such a varied experience, sometimes joyous and fun but sometimes accompanied by heartache and exhaustion.

In this week’s episode, Riannon and Jeremy unpack 5 common fertility myths and shed light on some unknown factors of fertility.

From abstinence to AHM, this episode unlocks the truth about fertility, trying to conceive and overall health.

Connect with us on Instagram & Tik Tok @mungbean_health or visit mungbeanhealth.com [https://mungbeanhealth.com/] for expert support.

Important note:
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#34 Five Fertility Myths We Need to Discuss

The Bean Talk - Episode 33: Are we missing the point to Health?

Have we forgotten the foundations of health? This week Riannon and Jeremy unpack this question and offer insights into what optimal health actually looks like.

Taking it back to the foundational pillars of health: diet, stress support, movement & sleep, Riannon and Jeremy set out to remind everyone that health can and should be simple. Putting the health trends, supplement hypes and hustle culture aside, it really is about stripping it back and focusing on long term health.

This encouraging episode provides the tools to help you make small, sustainable changes that truly support your energy, wellbeing, and longevity.

Connect with us on Instagram @mungbean_health or visit mungbeanhealth.com for expert support.

Important note:
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting, changing, or stopping any supplements, medications, or health protocols to ensure they are appropriate for your individual needs.

#33 Are we missing the point to Health?

Join Riannon and Jeremy, the founders of Mungbean Health, as they discuss all things fertility, pregnancy, and family well-being. 

Tune in every second Monday for new episodes packed with insights, expert advice, and heartfelt discussions aimed at supporting your journey to a healthier, happier family.

Connect with us and join the conversation on Instagram at @mungbean_health.

Jeremy Page

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