After an accidental (but very necessary) spring break, we’re BACK—and catching you up on everything that went down while life was life-ing hard.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ First trimester chaos: low blood pressure episodes, crawling up stairs, and the very real possibility of twins
✨ The most unhinged egg salad saga (feat. questionable pantry choices and Ruffles???)
✨ Natalie’s deep dive into mold, biotoxins, Lyme, parasites—and the wild protocol that’s already shifting things
✨ Why “doing everything right” still sometimes gets you nowhere (and what finally moved the needle)
✨ Supplements that sound fake but are somehow working
✨ The unexpected connection between illness, nervous system stress, and weight that won’t budge
✨ Potty training in one day (yes, really)
✨ The fever → developmental leap pipeline that nobody talks about
✨ Why toddlers will humble you instantly and also randomly become independent overnight

It’s motherhood. It’s healing. It’s crunchy. It’s chaotic. It’s slightly conspiratorial.
And honestly… we’re just trying to keep up.

S2.Ep12 - Twins? Mold/Lyme? And a One Day Potty Training Miracle

Episode 11 is a full-blown life update with all the chaos, comedy, and plot twists you’d expect from us. We recap how weird it was to podcast in person, the brutal transition back into real life, chaotic travel days, nervous-system dysregulation, windy weather madness, St. Patrick’s Day plans, reptile show drama, and toddler interruptions galore. But the real headline of this episode is the big surprise: Felicia found out she’s pregnant while Natalie was still in town. We get into the full story of the positive test, Dan’s reaction, Natalie’s fairy-godmother pregnancy energy, and why this pregnancy already feels so different. We also talk potty training, public bathroom struggles, tiny toddler accidents, and why sharing pregnancy news early felt right this time around. It’s funny, heartfelt, completely unfiltered, and yes — the twin theories are already in full force.

Follow along with us on Instagram: Natalie [https://www.instagram.com/dr.natalierichards/]   Felicia [https://www.instagram.com/dr.feliciadevine/]

S2.Ep11 - A Very +POSITIVE+ Episode

Episode 10 is a very special in-person episode, which means it’s part podcast, part girls trip recap, part absolute chaos. We talk delayed flights, airport suffering, burgers, sushi, Whole Foods magic, shopping till we dropped, collagen face masks, whipped cream coffee foam, and the fact that we are still pretending this was a legitimate business trip. Basically, two feral besties in the same house trying to record before one of us has to catch a flight and go straight back to real life.

S2.Ep10 - We Finally Podcasted In Person!

In this episode, we accidentally uncover our chiropractic origin stories — and somehow end up discussing boxing injuries, pregnancy Pilates drama, ethically raised cows, toddler sleep chaos, and full-moon parenting survival strategies.

Felicia shares how a concussion from a college boxing match changed the trajectory of her life (and career), while Natalie reflects on growing up adjusted from infancy and what lifelong chiropractic care actually looks like. Along the way, we debate corporate fitness culture, regenerative food sourcing, parasite protocols, potty-training negotiations, and why toddlers somehow always know when you’re trying to rest.

It’s equal parts philosophy, motherhood, and absolute feral chaos — just how we like it.

Grass-fed/finished field harvested beef in Illinois [https://www.kandkgrassfedbeef.com/] 

All things horse breeding [https://www.instagram.com/katievanslyke/]

Kooshy sourdough panko breadcrumbs [http://thrv.me/wnP4GG]

Kids parasite tinctures- Bioray kids Happy [https://www.bioray.com/products/ndf-happy?variant=38161617551531&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19336716156&gbraid=0AAAAACb8PehzItWsPmevv_faH1SeS8HZT&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5I_NBhDVARIsAOrqIsYNlgRELC-AJsSGEUqIhO5VIo8_1mGODTOhbBpKiovvGv_1jDOV_r8aAnhBEALw_wcB] and Bioray kids Calm [https://www.bioray.com/products/ndf-calm?variant=38161612439723&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19336716156&gbraid=0AAAAACb8PehzItWsPmevv_faH1SeS8HZT&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5I_NBhDVARIsAOrqIsYHX1vhvr0ezcZCA14iwNa0PHvWNOkzoP_we189yZ4f6vUUbBUCGUEaAlRuEALw_wcB]

Parasite homeopathy [https://amzn.to/47l9LkL]

S2.Ep9 - From Fight Night to Field-Harvested Cows

This week we spiral (scientifically) from Olympic heartbreak and dirty chais into moon cycles, haunted closets, red light bathroom rituals, and the very real metabolic shift of the luteal phase.

We break down:
✨ Why you actually need ~200 extra calories before your period
✨ How hormonal birth control can shift attraction + desire
✨ Light pollution, circadian rhythm, and syncing to the moon
✨ The Inito fertility tracker experiment
✨ Reiki revelations, emotional bandwidth, and motherhood isolation

It’s hormones.
It’s haunted toddlers.
It’s high-functioning chaos.
It’s Functionally Feral.



Sarah Hill, PhD This is Your Brain on Birth Control [https://amzn.to/3MKaFAb]

Sarah Hill, PhD The Period Brain [https://amzn.to/4aGn28s]



S2.Ep8 - The Female Physiology Finale

In this wild episode, we spiral from warm lemon detox drinks straight into psychic Reiki downloads, frozen feet with emotional baggage, and the shocking revelation that there may be two more babies waiting in the cosmic queue.

Naturally, this leads us into:
✨ Vivid death-dream symbolism (casual)
✨ Korean skincare that feels like rubbing glass shards on your face
✨ Clean nails, sweaty childhood trauma, and healer hot hands
✨ A full conspiracy-theory birthday party featuring pyramids, chemtrails, Avril Lavigne clones… and the possibility that we never actually landed on the moon

Basically, nothing is real, everything is glowing, and we might be psychic now.

Welcome to Episode 7 of Functionally Feral — where healing, motherhood, and mild delusion coexist beautifully.

S2.Ep7 - Reiki Told Me I'm Too Busy- But Not Too Busy for Some Skincare and Conspiracies

Welcome back to Episode Six — where we immediately panic about the episode number, admit weekly podcasting might be mandatory, and then spiral into everything from hair MLM experiments to pregnancy preparation no one is actually talking about.

In this episode, we cover:

 * Natalie’s honest Monat hair review (spoiler: some hits, some absolute no’s, and a scent situation)
 * The shocking realization that Whole Foods is no longer “Whole Paycheck” — and might actually save you money
 * A heated debate on whether $13 tortilla chips are ever justified (and which flavors are illegal)
 * Why Costco is never a “quick stop” and always a $600 lifestyle choice
 * Felicia’s ski trip cancellation thanks to her dog’s FIFTH bowel obstruction surgery (because… of course)
 * Life without gel nails, chemical detox spirals, and the 43 hours a year we sacrifice for manicures
 * Why your liver is doing the most (and how it affects hormones, energy, pregnancy, and literally everything)
 * The concept of “Trimester Zero” — why pre-pregnancy is the most important phase no one prepares for
 * Vegan → animal-based transitions, mineral depletion, and why nourishment matters more than “clean eating”
 * Placenta health, protein sourcing, and why pregnancy symptoms don’t come out of nowhere
 * Movement, stress, Oura Ring call-outs, and why Pilates is back on the menu
 * And a teaser for next week’s episode: Reiki, intuition, and connecting with future babies 👀✨

This episode is equal parts educational, chaotic, heartfelt, and wildly relatable — especially if you’re a mom, a practitioner, trying to conceive, or just wondering why you’re exhausted despite “doing all the right things.”



* Midwife Lindsey Meehleis [https://www.instagram.com/lindseymeehleis/] and Dr. Paul Saladino [https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd/] on Nourished documentary [https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cn5cQ1sjnOq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] to see the difference between placenta health

* Dr. Mimi McParland [https://www.instagram.com/dr.mimimcparland/] - fertility expert

* Fullscript [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nrichards1685729820] supplements we mentioned - Designs for Health Hepatatone Plus, DFH Organ Synergy, BodyBio PC or Seeking Health PC (phospolipid complex), DFH Probiospore, DFH ADK Evail fat soluble vitamin complex, Gaia Pro Vitex: Progesterone Support

* Oura ring [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nrichards1685729820]



S2.Ep6 - Chit Chatting About Preparing for Pregnancy in Trimester Zero

In this episode, we catch up on Natalie’s Banff fairytale (Instagram vs. reality, horse allergies included), January taking out an entire household with flu and GI chaos (yes, even the dog), babies learning to ski, and the shocking revelation that Kyle is… a literal rocket scientist. From there, we dive headfirst into astrology packets written at birth, Human Design revelations, and why the public school system fails kids who don’t fit the “average” box.

Then we get grounded (and crunchy) with a deep, practical conversation about fertility, hormones, and cycle health — the stuff most people are never actually taught. We break down basal body temperature tracking, ovulation timing, Oura Ring data, stress, illness, calorie deficits, and why your cycle is one of the most important indicators of overall health. We talk Vitex, seed cycling, liver health, male fertility (because yes, sperm matters), and why debilitating cramps, PMDD, and “just part of being a woman” narratives are not normal.

This episode is educational, validating, and very honest — equal parts catch-up, science, lived experience, and gentle rebellion against everything we were told to accept about our bodies.

Follow Felicia and Natalie on Instagram to see into their Functionally Feral lives @dr.feliciadevine [https://www.instagram.com/dr.feliciadevine/] and @dr.natalierichards [https://www.instagram.com/dr.natalierichards]

Inito fertility tracker [https://amzn.to/4rkuFbn]

Find Vitex/Chaste Tree at Fullscript.com  [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nrichards1685729820]



S2.Ep5 - Hormone Cycle Red Flags: It's Trying To Tell You Something (and you can probably fix it)

This episode starts the only way it can: a surprise toddler interruption… and a reminder that real life does not pause for podcast recordings.

Then we get into it: the female hormone cycle — simplified, practical, and actually useful. We walk through what “day one” really means, what a healthy period should look like (and what’s a red flag), how to recognize your fertile window without blindly trusting an app, and why you usually feel like your hottest, most productive self around ovulation… followed by the infamous luteal phase crash.

We also cover why cycle education is basically nonexistent, why one-time hormone bloodwork can be misleading, and the most alarming story ever: a 22-year-old who’s taken Plan B 30 times (yes, thirty). Finally, we talk about common hormone disruptors we see all the time — fragrance, plastics, and the sneaky stuff hiding in everyday products.

Next episode, we’ll get into symptom clues and general cycle/fertility support (spoiler: it’s a lot of whole foods… with a couple herbs sprinkled in).

Real Food for Fertility book [https://amzn.to/4jU5qKJ]

The Fifth Vital Sign book  [https://amzn.to/49uE1dh]

This is Your Brain on Birth Control book [https://www.amazon.com/This-Your-Brain-Birth-Control/dp/0593713915?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.snukvHfCX7cSAEuMkT7wHEAKX6Qu99zktzLf18VDVNB6V9-zPNB1xsKdiMQUzpkk6PukAYsyLo-pbb0kBDWZqukGc5JhtL7qI-0_-U9b-GgtJ7OmWIdJhSm6XbeYEdRHbELWj_3H_1KIZpxua8kj2xYAecFtQ88wB3Yn7mtYMby14VhFgRtQyP3DwVlKTCD_.xJ42DdaBRAg8IN-Jxl0LLe-ZaFSWYzENzMhY-RpLc7U&qid=1768160469&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=revivechiro-20&linkId=924dd7a9d4ae815f8b12cb72ca1dff72&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]

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VERY in depth at home hormone testing device [https://www.amazon.com/Inito-Fertility-Metabolite-progesterone-Ovulation/dp/B0DMF9YQC6?content-id=amzn1.sym.5dc91e8b-22f1-4f36-9b40-34a7802651b9%3Aamzn1.sym.5dc91e8b-22f1-4f36-9b40-34a7802651b9&crid=YL2ZOBGE7T9U&cv_ct_cx=basal%2Bthermometer%2Bfor%2Bovulation&keywords=basal%2Bthermometer%2Bfor%2Bovulation&pd_rd_i=B0DMF9YQC6&pd_rd_r=4f2d8367-faa6-4caa-bb34-d29f9e44675e&pd_rd_w=DTBvm&pd_rd_wg=G9pKk&pf_rd_p=5dc91e8b-22f1-4f36-9b40-34a7802651b9&pf_rd_r=YKFH9CPC6SSG8MYEE558&qid=1768160855&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=basal%2Bth%2Caps%2C209&sr=1-4-82c53dfb-e7ac-41f3-9604-355dc7747827-spons&aref=bjT2cGGl47&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=revivechiro-20&linkId=c128bcc50eecca32ed861501ae7b1c7f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]

S2Ep4 -Your Cycle Isn’t Random: Periods, Fertility Windows, & Hormone Disruptors

New year, same us — but with a new brain (allegedly). We’re kicking off 2026 with running shoe rage (why are we inserting our own insoles??), the concept of “luxury hopping” (aka romanticizing your day with micro-luxuries every few hours), and the reality that sometimes your entire personality shift is just… a minor concussion.

Then we spiral (as we do): miswak sticks instead of toothpaste, EMF hot takes, parasite chatter, toddler stomach drama, DIY carnivore “meat bark”, and a surprisingly educational detour into what a functional cycle actually looks like.

And because it’s us, we end up at aliens, disclosure, nuclear sites, and a conspiracy-themed birthday party where everyone presents a slideshow to prove their theory is real.

Welcome to 2026. Grab your red light, your vibe plate, and your blood pills.

S2.Ep3 - New Year, New Brain, New Habits (& conspiracies)

Functionally Feral is for women building businesses and raising babies- without losing their minds, their values, or their edge. Hosted by best friends Dr. Natalie and Dr. Felicia, both entrepreneurs and moms, this show dives into what it really looks like to lead at home and in business- with strategy, wellness, and a touch of rebellion. We talk about the tension and beauty of doing both well: Building successful, sustainable businesses and raising kids who are curious, conscious, and a little anti-authority. 

Felicia Devine

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