Join us in this episode as we sit down with Dr. Ricki Pollycove to discuss her upcoming book, A Happy, Healthy Mom: Your Guide to Less Stress, Better Teamwork, and More Joy on the Journey. A nationally recognized OB-GYN with more than four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Pollycove shares practical guidance for navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the many physical and emotional changes that come with motherhood. Drawing from both her medical expertise and personal experience as a mother, she offers a compassionate perspective on helping women thrive through every stage of life.

Dr. Pollycove practices at San Francisco Integrative Gynecology, where she focuses on women's health, hormone optimization, healthy aging, and preventive care. Throughout her career, she has educated both patients and healthcare professionals on topics including fertility, menopause, bioidentical hormones, breast health, and maternal wellness. She is also the author of The Pocket Guide to Bioidentical Hormones and continues to lecture internationally on women's health and integrative medicine.

This conversation covers:

• How new mothers can reduce stress during the postpartum transition.

• The importance of teamwork and support throughout parenthood.

• Strategies for balancing self-care while caring for a growing family.

• Common challenges mothers face during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

Whether you're preparing for your first child, navigating the early years of parenthood, or simply interested in women's health, this episode offers thoughtful advice and practical strategies for supporting both mothers and families!

Connect with Dr. Pollycove:

Website

LinkedIn

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📘 The Happiest Baby on the Block – A popular parenting guide that shares practical techniques for soothing babies, improving sleep, and helping new parents better understand their newborn's needs.
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In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Britt to discuss NASA's Artemis II mission and what it means for the future of lunar exploration. As the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the University of Central Florida, Dr. Britt has spent decades studying the Moon, Mars, asteroids, and comets, helping shape some of NASA's most ambitious planetary missions. His research is advancing our understanding of the Moon's resources and the technologies needed to support humanity's return to deep space.

Jump in now to discover:

• How Artemis II paves the way for future lunar landings.

• Why the Moon is critical to the future of space exploration.

• The science behind lunar resources and sustainable exploration.

• What researchers are learning from asteroids, Mars, and the lunar surface.

• The long-term vision for humanity's return to the Moon.

Dr. Britt earned his Ph.D. from Brown University and has served on the science teams for several landmark NASA missions, including Mars Pathfinder, Deep Space 1, New Horizons, and the Lucy asteroid mission. He currently directs the Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science (CLASS), part of NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), where his work focuses on the geology, mineralogy, and resource potential of the Moon and asteroids. Throughout his career, he has received numerous honors, including six NASA Achievement Awards, the NASA-SSERVI Shoemaker Award, and recognition as a Pegasus Professor at the University of Central Florida.

Connect with Dr. Britt:

University of Central Florida Profile

CLASS Research Center

NASA SSERVI

LinkedIn

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📖 The Apollo Murders – A gripping space thriller blending Cold War tension, NASA history, and high-stakes lunar exploration into a suspenseful story rooted in real technical detail.
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📘 Carrying the Fire – Astronaut Michael Collins' acclaimed memoir offering a firsthand look at astronaut training, spaceflight, and his experience as command module pilot during the historic Apollo 11 mission.
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📙 Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man's First Journey to the Moon – A compelling account of the Apollo 8 mission and the three astronauts who became the first humans to orbit the Moon.
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📕 The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must – A bold exploration of how humans could reach, explore, and eventually establish a permanent presence on Mars using practical technology and ambitious thinking.
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Join us in this episode as we dive into sustainable weight loss, hormone balance, metabolic health, and longevity with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer. As a board-certified physician specializing in metabolic health, performance medicine, and hormone optimization, Dr. Gajer is passionate about helping people improve their health through personalized, proactive care that focuses on prevention rather than treatment. Originally from Poland and raised in the United States, she is dedicated to educating others on the lifestyle habits that promote lasting vitality and wellness.

Hit play to discover:

• The foundations of sustainable weight loss.

• Why hormone balance is essential for long-term health.

• How metabolic health impacts energy, performance, and longevity.

• The importance of preserving muscle as we age.

Dr. Gajer graduated with top honors from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency in academic emergency medicine at The George Washington University. Inspired by years of caring for patients with preventable chronic diseases, she founded The Gajer Practice to deliver personalized, root-cause-focused care that empowers individuals to take control of their health. Her mission is to help patients optimize their biology through evidence-based nutrition, exercise, hormone health, and lifestyle medicine so they can live healthier, more vibrant lives.

Connect with Dr. Gajer:

The Gajer Practice

Instagram

LinkedIn

Facebook

Youtube

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🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode

📖 Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To – An exploration of the science of aging, longevity research, and the biological mechanisms that may influence how long and how well we live.
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📘 Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging – A comprehensive guide to improving physical performance, cognitive health, recovery, sleep, nutrition, and longevity through science-backed strategies and lifestyle optimization.
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📙 The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer – Examines how lifestyle, stress, sleep, exercise, and emotional well-being can influence telomere health and potentially support healthier aging.
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📕 Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart—Until You're 80 and Beyond – A practical guide to staying active, strong, energetic, and mentally sharp through exercise, healthy habits, and long-term lifestyle changes.
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