So much attention goes into growing a healthy baby. The appointments, the scans, the supplements, the birth classes. But the moment baby arrives, the focus shifts almost entirely to the newborn while mum is expected to just go back to normal programming.

That is not good enough. And in this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy are here to change that.

Because while your baby has just been born, your body, hormones, mind and nervous system have just entered one of the biggest transitions of your life. And you deserve just as much care, nourishment and support as your baby does.

In this episode, we cover:

 * What the fourth trimester is and why postpartum recovery lasts far longer than most people think
 * What is actually happening in your body after birth including hormonal shifts, uterine healing and nervous system recovery
 * The dramatic drop in progesterone after birth and why it explains the emotional rollercoaster of the first few weeks
 * Baby blues versus postpartum anxiety and depression. Knowing the difference and when to seek support
 * How prolactin, oxytocin and cortisol all play a role in postpartum recovery and breastfeeding
 * Why postpartum depletion happens and what nutrients your body needs most after birth
 * Key postpartum nutrients including protein, iron, omega 3, iodine, selenium, vitamin D, choline, calcium and magnesium
 * Why preconception care and pregnancy nutrition directly determine how well you recover postpartum
 * The importance of rest, gentle movement and pelvic floor rehabilitation in postpartum recovery
 * Why bounce back culture is harmful and what your body actually needs instead
 * Postpartum mental health and the emotional changes that come with the fourth trimester
 * Why asking for help is one of the healthiest things a new mother can do
 * How nourishing yourself postpartum is one of the greatest gifts you can give your baby
 * Why healthy mums raise healthy families

Connect with us:

Mungbean: Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements: Instagram: @sproutling_supplements Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk Instagram: @thebeantalk_ https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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.

Everything you need to know about the 4th Trimester and Postpartum Recovery. 

Glucose gets a bad rep because people instantly associate it with sugar and deem it ‘bad’. That’s not entirely the case and Riannon and Jeremy cut through the confusion in today’s episode.

Honestly,  most people are walking around with dysregulated blood sugar and have absolutely no idea.

Constantly tired, craving sugar, struggling with your weight or dealing with hormonal imbalances? Your blood sugar might be the first thing worth looking at.

This episode shows you where to start.

In this episode, we cover:

 * What glucose is and why your body needs it for energy, hormones and metabolism
 * How insulin works and what happens when blood sugar goes unregulated
 * Insulin resistance symptoms including fatigue, sugar cravings, weight gain and brain fog
 * Why two in five adults have prediabetes symptoms and 80% do not know it
 * Signs of diabetes, prediabetes and what glucose and insulin testing to ask for
 * How blood sugar and hormonal imbalance connect including PCOS, PMOS and perimenopause
 * Cortisol, chronic stress and the impact on blood sugar and glucose instability
 * How insulin resistance affects ovulation, fertility and progesterone production
 * Type 2 diabetes and why it is reversible with naturopathic support
 * Natural strategies to balance blood sugar and reduce sugar cravings through protein, fibre, movement and sleep
 * Why walking after meals is one of the most effective tools for glucose regulation

Connect with us:

Mungbean:

Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health

Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements:

Instagram: @sproutling_supplements

Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk:

Instagram: @thebeantalk_

https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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

Do You Have Hidden Insulin Resistance? Signs, Symptoms and Natural Fixes

In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy get into the genetics of fertility. What your DNA is telling you. Why it matters just as much for him as it does for her. And why understanding your genes gives you a great snapshot of what your fertility journey might look like.

Because knowledge is power. And when it comes to your fertility, knowing your genetic picture changes everything.

In this episode, we cover:

 * How genetics and fertility connect for both men and women
 * Egg quality, hormone regulation, ovulation and implantation
 * Male fertility, sperm DNA fragmentation and genetic causes of low sperm count
 * What MTHFR is and why it matters for fertility and pregnancy
 * MTHFR mutation symptoms including methylation, folate absorption and hormones
 * MTHFR variants and the link to miscarriage causes and nutrient deficiencies
 * Why one in four people carry MTHFR and most do not know it
 * Genetic screening and chromosomal abnormalities before trying to conceive
 * What to investigate for recurrent miscarriage and genetics
 * IVF preparation and why preconception care comes first
 * Why your genes are not your destiny and what you can do about it

Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, navigating IVF or wanting to give your future baby the best possible start, this one is for you.

Connect with us:

Mungbean:

Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health

Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements:

Instagram: @sproutling_supplements

Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk:

Instagram: @thebeantalk_

https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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

Does genetics affect fertility?

In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy tackle the gut health conversation that doesn't get enough airtime. Yep, they’re talking about pooping.

If you’re not pooping every single day, your body is holding onto a lot more than just waste.

In this episode, we cover:

 * Why daily bowel movements are essential for gut health, digestion and overall wellbeing
 * How to fix constipation naturally and why it is so much more than just discomfort
 * Constipation causes including dehydration, low fiber intake, slow gut motility and chronic stress
 * What happens when waste sits in the gut too long including bloating, gut inflammation and hormone disruption
 * How constipation and estrogen are linked and why poor bowel habits contribute to hormonal imbalances
 * Signs of poor gut health including hard stools, bloating after meals, incomplete evacuation and alternating constipation and diarrhoea
 * Why needing coffee to poop every morning is a sign your gut needs support
 * Hydration and how dehydration makes constipation worse
 * Fiber intake for constipation relief including the kiwi fruit trick that works
 * How to improve gut motility through movement and walking after meals
 * The gut brain connection and how cortisol and stress slow digestion
 * How to improve digestion naturally through breathwork before meals
 * Why laxatives are not the answer and how to find the root cause of ongoing constipation
 * How constipation is linked to thyroid health and hormonal imbalances
 * Simple gut detox tools you can start using today for better digestion and bowel regularity

If you have been bloated, sluggish, uncomfortable or have unexplained symptoms, this episode is worth a listen.

Connect with us:

Mungbean:

Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health

Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements:

Instagram: @sproutling_supplements

Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk:

Instagram: @thebeantalk_

https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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

The Daily Habit That Reveals Everything About Your Health: Pooping 

If you are exhausted but can’t switch off, snapping at everyone around you and running on caffeine and willpower, your body is telling you it’s time to recover and lower your cortisol levels.

In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy break down what stress is doing inside your body, why you can’t always just think your way out of it, and the practical stress recovery tools that can help your nervous system finally feel safe enough to regulate.

Stress is inevitable. Life happens, things get busy, sometimes it’s out of your control. But what you can control is how you manage it.

In this episode, we cover:

 * How to lower cortisol naturally and why chronic stress is a physiological response not just a mindset issue
 * What happens inside the body during the stress response including cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline
 * Why your body can’t tell the difference between a tiger and financial stress, poor sleep or constant notifications
 * Chronic stress symptoms including wired but tired, adrenal fatigue symptoms, afternoon energy crashes and burnout
 * How chronic stress disrupts hormones, thyroid function, ovulation, progesterone and libido
 * Cortisol and weight gain, why chronic stress increases belly fat and stalls fat loss
 * Stress and gut health including bloating, constipation and digestive issues driven by chronic stress
 * Stress and fertility, how high cortisol symptoms suppress ovulation and impact those who are TTC
 * Stress and inflammation and why chronic stress is one of the biggest drivers of disease
 * Sleep as the foundation of stress recovery and how to support it naturally
 * Walking and movement as underrated tools for how to lower cortisol naturally
 * Nourishment and why undereating and restricting carbohydrates adds to your stress load
 * Nervous system regulation through breathwork and boundaries as stress management tools
 * Adaptogenic herbs for stress including ashwagandha, withania, rhodiola, holy basil and astragalus
 * Key nutrients depleted by chronic stress including magnesium, B vitamins, omega 3, vitamin C and zinc
 * Natural remedies for stress and anxiety and how to build a personalised stress recovery plan

If you have been pushing through, doing all the right things, and still feel like you are running on empty this episode will  give you a clear and practical place to start recovering.

Connect with us:

Mungbean:

Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health

Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements:

Instagram: @sproutling_supplements

Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk Instagram: @thebeantalk_ https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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.

How to Lower Cortisol Naturally | Signs Your Body Is Stuck in Chronic Stress and How to Start Recovering 

If you are doing all the right things, hitting the gym, staying consistent, pushing hard but still feeling exhausted, stuck, and not seeing results, this episode might be the missing piece you have been looking for.

In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy break down the relationship between exercise and hormones, and why more is not always better when it comes to moving your body.

The type of exercise you do, the intensity, the timing, and your current hormonal state all matter far more than the calories you are burning.

In this episode, we cover:

 * How exercise and hormones are directly connected including cortisol, insulin, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid and testosterone
 * Why over exercising can stall fat loss, suppress ovulation and worsen hormonal acne
 * Strength training for women.
 * The hormonal benefits of resistance training and who it is best for
 * Low intensity exercise and walking for hormone health and why daily walking is one of the most underrated hormone regulators
 * Pilates and yoga for hormone balance, cortisol reduction and nervous system regulation
 * HIIT and hormones, when high intensity training helps and when it hurts
 * Endurance training and the hormonal risks including cycle loss and reduced progesterone
 * Cycle syncing exercise. How to match your training intensity to each phase of your menstrual cycle
 * Best exercise for postpartum and breastfeeding recovery
 * Exercise and perimenopause. Why resistance training and walking are essential for bone density and hormonal health
 * Exercise and PCOS and insulin resistance.
 * Which training styles support blood sugar and hormone balance
 * How to exercise for hormone health without burning out or going backwards

If your training is leaving you exhausted, wired but tired, missing periods or stuck it is not a discipline problem. It is a hormone mismatch. And this episode will show you exactly what to do instead.

Connect with us:

Mungbean: Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements: Instagram: @sproutling_supplements

Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk Instagram: @thebeantalk_ https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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.

How to Exercise for Your Hormones | The Right Type, Intensity and Timing for Every Stage of Life 

If you have just heard that PCOS has been renamed PMOS and you are wondering what that even means, we are here to unpack it.

In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon & Jeremy breaks down everything you need to know about PMOS, formerly known as PCOS, including why the name change is significant for understanding this condition and what it means for diagnosis and treatment.

In this episode, we cover:

 * What PMOS is and why the name change from PCOS to PMOS matters for women's health
 * PMOS symptoms including irregular periods, anovulatory cycles, acne, hair growth, weight gain and hormonal imbalance
 * Why you cannot be diagnosed with PMOS from an ultrasound alone and what blood tests you actually need
 * Female hormone testing for PMOS including fasting insulin, fasting glucose, SHBG, DHEAS, LH, FSH and CRP inflammatory markers
 * The four types of PMOS and how each one presents differently
 * Insulin resistant PMOS (the most common type) causes, symptoms & natural treatment
 * Post pill PMOS; what happens to your hormones after coming off the contraceptive pill and how to manage it naturally
 * Adrenal PMOS;the connection between chronic stress, cortisol and PMOS symptoms
 * Inflammatory PMOS;how gut health and chronic inflammation drive PMOS and what to test for
 * How to reverse PMOS naturally through diet, lifestyle, herbs and naturopathic support
 * Why individualised treatment is essential for PMOS and why one size fits all never works for hormonal health
 * What your menstrual cycle should actually feel like when your hormones are balanced

If you have been told you have PCOS or PMOS, handed a prescription and sent on your way this episode will give you a whole new understanding of what is actually going on in your body and what you can do about it.

Connect with us:

Mungbean:
Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health
Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements:
Instagram: @sproutling_supplements
Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk
Instagram: @thebeantalk_

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.

Is PMOS Reversible? The Four Types of PMOS, How to Get Tested and Natural Treatment Options

Nervous system regulation is everywhere on social media right now but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, what do you actually do about it?

In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy cut through the buzzwords and break down exactly what your nervous system is, what happens when it becomes dysregulated, and the practical tools and natural remedies that can help you build resilience to stress.

Because regulation isn’t about eliminating stress, it’s about learning how to come back to a sense of safety after being heightened. Stress is inevitable but nervous system dysregulation doesn’t have to be your constant reality.

In this episode, we cover:

 * What the nervous system is and how it controls your stress response
 * The difference between the sympathetic nervous system fight or flight and parasympathetic nervous system rest and digest
 * Common nervous system dysregulation symptoms including anxiety, brain fog, irritability, exhaustion, emotional flatness and stress and sleep deprivation
 * Why chronic stress keeps your nervous system stuck in fight or flight mode
 * What nervous system regulation actually means and why it is not about being calm all the time
 * Breathwork and intentional slow breathing for parasympathetic nervous system activation
 * Movement, social connection and rest as nervous system healing tools
 * Adaptogenic herbs for stress including ashwagandha, withania, rhodiola, holy basil and rehmannia
 * Magnesium for anxiety and how it calms nervous system overactivity
 * B vitamins for stress hormone support and neurotransmitter health
 * L-theanine benefits for promoting calm alert brain waves naturally
 * Natural remedies for anxiety and how to calm your nervous system without overwhelm

Connect with us:

Mungbean: Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements: Instagram: @sproutling_supplements Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk Instagram: @thebeantalk_ https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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.

Nervous System Regulation | What It Actually Means and How to calm your nervous system Naturally 

He is finally here. After a long day of early labour, an RBT on the way to the hospital, and contractions through the car park Kit made his entrance into the world in just under an hour of active labour, and it was beautiful.

In this special edition of The Bean Talk, Rhiannon and Jeremy share Kit's birth story in full including how it all unfolded, why she used a TENS machine for the first time, how her waters broke in the car, and what it felt like to birth their fifth baby.

In this episode, we cover:

 * Early labour contractions and Braxton Hicks versus real contractions
 * TENS machine labour and natural pain relief for unmedicated birth
 * Signs of labour progression and preparing for natural hospital birth
 * A positive birth story — natural unmedicated hospital birth from start to finish
 * Placenta encapsulation and what the process looks like
 * Postpartum nutrition and postpartum recovery in the early weeks
 * Postpartum supplements and supporting breast milk supply naturally
 * What honest postpartum recovery really looks like day to day

Mentioned in this episode:

 * Better Birth Doula Laura: [https://www.betterbirthdoula.com.au/]
 * Soul Healing with Kelly: [http://www.soulhealingwithkellie.com/] @soulhealingwithkelly [https://www.instagram.com/soulhealingwithkellie]
 * @returntoselfmassage [https://www.instagram.com/returntoselfmassage/]
 * KM Physiotherapy and Women's Health: [https://www.kmwomenshealth.com.au/]
 * Seed Collective (Jenna): [https://www.instagram.com/theseedcollective/]
 * The Good Lunch Co: [https://www.instagram.com/thegoodlunchco_/]
 * Whole Bowl Co: [https://thewholebowlco.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoq-cn43T4BpbPnPTVDGzYHi1cOOO2qR_nPKgfwXtjG4etImNE-m]
 * Milk and Bloom: [https://milkandbloom.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoqLeEZ3qPaFw_uzNcUlgMJPeY8dKl2Vr3OLsYJ0XSY-S_u5Nydx]
 * Elan House of Wellness: [https://elan.house/pages/nepalese-rice-pudding-dry-mix?srsltid=AfmBOop_D_IGwzRZYOLXj_dzFjNs-68puY5dtUsjxjt0BNgDrE-L6xU2]
 * Sproutling Supplements: [http://www.sproutlingsupplements.com.au/]

Connect with us:

Mungbean: Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements: Instagram: @sproutling_supplements Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk Instagram: @thebeantalk_ https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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.

Kit's Birth Story: A Natural Hospital Birth and What Postpartum Recovery Has Looked Like So Far

After years of supporting couples through preconception care in clinic, Riannon and Jeremy knew exactly what was missing from every fertility supplement on the market and spent two years perfecting the formula to fix it.

In this episode of The Bean Talk, Riannon and Jeremy pull back the curtain on the journey behind Sproutling Supplements, their brand new his and hers preconception supplement, sharing what it really took to bring it to life, what makes it genuinely different from every other fertility supplement on the market, and who it was designed for.

In this episode, we cover:

 * The two year journey of building a TGA listed natural health fertility supplement from scratch in Australia
 * Why most preconception vitamins and fertility supplements are missing herbs and why that matters for real results
 * How Falli supports female fertility, egg quality naturally, cervical mucus, libido and perimenopause supplements through the herb Shatavari and powerful antioxidants
 * How Seedra supports male fertility supplements including sperm motility, sperm health, testosterone supplements and vitality through the herb Tribulus
 * Why preconception care should begin three to four months before trying to conceive for optimal fertility support
 * How improving egg quality naturally and sperm health together gives the best possible outcome for couples trying to conceive
 * Why Sproutling perimenopause supplements and natural testosterone support make it beneficial far beyond fertility
 * The importance of holistic health and treating both partners equally in preconception care and natural fertility support
 * How Sproutling makes naturopathic fertility support and holistic health accessible to couples worldwide

If you are trying to conceive, looking for perimenopause supplements, wanting to boost testosterone naturally, or simply want to invest in your long term holistic health, this episode and these supplements were made for you.

Connect with us:

Mungbean: Instagram & TikTok: @mungbean_health Website: www.mungbeanhealth.com [http://www.mungbeanhealth.com/]

Sproutling Supplements: Instagram: @sproutling_supplements Website: https://sproutlingsupplements.com.au/

The Bean Talk Instagram: @thebeantalk_ https://mungbeanhealth.com/pages/podcast

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.

We Spent Two Years Building the Only Fertility Support Covering Preconception, Testosterone and Perimenopause. Introducing Sproutling 

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, e

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The Bean Talk 

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.