Meghan Markle announces pregnancy, echoing Harry's disclosure about mushrooms
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Meghan Markle dishes on her holistic wellness journey, particularly during her pregnancies. In the fifth episode of her podcast Conversations of a Female Founder, released on May 6, the Duchess of Sussex let slip some unconventional rituals she embraced while expecting her children Archie and Lilibet.
Sitting down with Hannah Mendoza, founder of Clevr Blends - a company Meghan has invested in - Meghan opened up about her love for adaptogens, those trendy mushroom-based ingredients beloved by health enthusiasts. Speaking candidly, she admitted that some people might think she's just hopping on the "hippie-dippy" bandwagon, sticking mushrooms in her morning coffee. But according to Meghan, these ingredients are far from some whacky fad.
"If you aren't familiar with adaptogens, you might think ‘Oh, it's feeling a little psychedelic and super woo-woo,’" she admitted. "But these ingredients have been used for generations."
Somehow, the word "mushrooms" has taken on a negative connotation, making people picture something far out rather than a simple wellness boost. Meghan aims to change that narrative with her openness about incorporating adaptogens into her diet.
So, what exactly did Meghan do during her pregnancies? She started working with an Ayurvedic practitioner, who helped her view wellness through a new lens. "During my pregnancies, I had an Ayurvedic doctor, and so much of it was about seeing food as medicine," she said.
Prince Harry, too, seems to have embraced holistic wellness practices. In his 2023 memoir Spare, Harry reveals that their Ayurvedic doctor recommended playing Sanskrit chants in the delivery room and encouraged the couple to whisper "I love you" to Archie in his first minute of life.
Harry also took his wellness journey a step further by trying psychedelic mushrooms in 2016. But let's focus on Meghan and her holistic practices. Her approach to wellness encompasses mindfulness, movement, and nutrition. Meghan embraces a nutrient-rich diet focused on fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, eschewing processed foods.
Regular yoga and Pilates sessions help Meghan achieve a strong, flexible, and connected body, viewing these practices as essential for postpartum recovery. Meghan's wellness philosophy revolves around self-care as empowerment, prioritizing her mental and physical well-being to support her roles as a parent and advocate.
While specific details about Prince Harry’s personal wellness practices are sparse, the couple’s shared focus on family well-being is evident in their discussions about parenting and mental health advocacy. According to reports, Meghan highlights elements such as mindful eating and movement, as well as Ayurvedic influences in her approach to wellness.
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- Meghan Markle, amidst her holistic wellness journey, especially during her pregnancies, spoke candidly about her love for adaptogens on her podcast, Conversations of a Female Founder.
- In her conversation with Hannah Mendoza, founder of Clevr Blends, Meghan acknowledged the misconception that adaptogens are just some whacky fad, pointing out their historical usage.
- The Duchess of Sussex, who has invested in Clevr Blends, aims to change the narrative surrounding adaptogens, particularly mushroom-based ingredients.
- During her pregnancies, Meghan worked with an Ayurvedic practitioner, who encouraged her to view food as medicine, adopting a holistic wellness approach.
- In his 2023 memoir Spare, Prince Harry reveals that the couple's Ayurvedic doctor recommended playing Sanskrit chants in the delivery room and whispering "I love you" to Archie upon his birth.
- Meghan's approach to wellness encompasses mindfulness, movement (like yoga and Pilates), and a nutrient-rich diet focused on fresh produce, lean proteins, and whole grains.
- Meghan emphasizes self-care as empowerment, prioritizing her mental and physical well-being to support her roles as a parent and advocate.
- While specific details about Prince Harry's personal wellness practices are limited, the couple's shared focus on family well-being is evident in their discussions about parenting and mental health advocacy.
- Reports suggest that Meghan's approach to wellness includes Ayurvedic influences and elements such as mindful eating and movement, placing her alongside other celebrities and popular topics of pop-culture in discussions about fashion, beauty, health, and wellness, fitness, and mental health.
