Before pregnancy even starts, there's a window that quietly shapes a lot of what comes next, and most of us never hear about it. This episode is part of the Trimester 0 preconception podcast festival, and I'm sitting down with Kelly Moline, PharmD, the pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner behind the Moline Method. We get into how she combines her knowledge as a pharmacist with her functional medicine expertise, what actually matters about folate timing, how gut health and thyroid function connect, whether all that lab testing is really necessary, and what her patients almost always assume is fine when it isn't. If you're even thinking about trying in the next year, or just curious about the science, this one's for you.

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Links:

Moline Method Website: https://molinemethod.com/

Functional Medicine for Moms (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/2xfnGf8367wtHEuXp4BJQs?si=73e3c9c627ef490d

Functional Medicine for Moms (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/functional-medicine-for-moms-first-time-parents-navigating/id1821035310

Kelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/functionalmedicineformoms

Preparing for Pregnancy Guide: https://molinemethod.com/fertility

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The positive test is not where pregnancy preparation begins. It's where it continues — if you've done the work.

In this episode, Dr. Kelsy Vick sits down with licensed psychologist and certified mental health and nutrition clinical specialist Dr. Abigail Powell to explore trimester zero — the season before pregnancy focused on preparing your mind, body, and relationships for everything that comes next.

What you'll learn:

• What trimester zero actually is and why it matters more than most women realize
• How to navigate uncertainty, control, body changes, and identity shifts before pregnancy
• The key conversations every couple should have before trying to conceive
• Why a supportive partner significantly reduces postpartum mood disorder risk
• Nutrition strategies that directly support mental health — protein, carbs, omega-3s, and L-theanine
• How to proactively build a care team that is actually aligned with your values
• Why seeking support early is the most important postpartum risk reduction strategy you have

Links/Research Articles:

Dr. Abigail’s Website: https://www.villagepsychllc.com/ , https://theaviationtherapist.com

Dr. Abigail’s Booking Link: https://book.carepatron.com/Village-Psychology/Dr--Abigail?p=gZVWZTPfSt6PI3UhjLIQjg&s=r8XMQN4z

Dr. Abigail’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villagepsychllc , https://www.instagram.com/theaviationtherapist

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Hormone balance has become a marketing machine, so we brought in a dietitian to tell us what it actually means. In this episode, Dr. Kelsy Vick talks with Bayleigh Wessel, a registered dietitian, about what hormonal health really looks like day to day: predictable cycles, consistent ovulation, manageable PMS, steady energy and hunger cues, restorative sleep, steady digestion, and normal workout recovery. They reframe hormones as responsive messengers shaped by fueling, stress, inflammation, sleep, training, blood sugar, and nutrient status, rather than numbers to force into a perfect range. Bayleigh breaks down the red flags worth noticing, including severe PMS, intense cravings, irregular cycles, and the wired but tired pattern, then lays out the foundational nutrition priorities: eating before coffee, balancing meals with protein, carbs, fat, and fiber, and improving blood sugar stability and insulin resistance, including in PCOS (PMOS). They also cover which labs to discuss with a doctor, how to time hormone testing so it actually means something, realistic timelines for change, and what preconception, or trimester zero, support looks like. Smart, practical, and refreshingly calm.

Links/Research Articles:

Bayleigh’s Website: https://www.balancebluecollectivellc.com/

Work With Bayleigh: https://balancebluecollectivellc.practicebetter.io/#/6303dccaf1314592c6e3e89a/bookings?s=64caec56aa6a6fd4822c505c

Bayleigh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitianbayleigh/

Bayleigh’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dietitianbayleigh

No Extremes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033Bfw7BFgPfeJ1OOVE1UU?si=4364993ac881426a

(106) Our 1st episode together: https://youtu.be/gX1sIac50es?si=2Lo8MMTu-EYZyiJ4

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