As women, we often prioritize everyone else’s health before our own—especially during pregnancy and early motherhood. But our eyes are windows to our overall well-being, and how we care for them directly impacts how we show up for our families. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Pam Theriot, an optometrist passionate about empowering women to protect and support their vision at every stage.
We cover how hormonal shifts affect eye health during pregnancy, why eye dryness is so common, and how small daily habits—like hydration, clean beauty choices, blinking more, and nighttime routines—can make a big difference. Dr. Pam also shares practical tools to reduce digital eye strain, care for your eyes postpartum, and help kids develop lifelong healthy screen habits.

Takeaways:

• Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect vision and dryness.
• Clean beauty products can reduce toxin exposure near the eyes.
• Hydration, blinking, and warm compresses help maintain healthy tears.
• Postpartum eye care matters—especially with interrupted sleep.
• Supporting nasal breathing can improve tear production.

INFO ABOUT DR. PAM THERIOT

Dr. Pam Theriot is an optometrist, author and dry eye specialist based in Louisiana. With over 20 years of experience in eye care, she leads the Dry Eye Relief Center at Lusk Eye Specialists, where she helps patients find personalized, long-term solutions to chronic eye irritation.

Her own journey with dry eye began early in her career, when symptoms like dryness and discomfort began affecting her ability to wear contacts, enjoy running, or even apply makeup before work. That frustration turned into a deep, professional mission: to help others feel at ease in their own eyes again.

Dr. Theriot now shares her most effective tools and strategies through her book "Alleviate Dry Eye," online courses, a weekly blog and her Editor's Pick Award-Winning TEDx talk. Her work reaches people who struggle with red, irritated eyes and fluctuating vision.

Dr. Theriot is on a mission to help 1 million people learn to care for their eyes as routinely as they care for their teeth by building simple everyday habits.

DR. PAM THERIOT CONTACT INFO:

• Website: https://www.pamtheriot.com/
• Makeup remover list freebie: https://www.pamtheriot.com/remover
• Digital eye strain guide freebie: https://www.pamtheriot.com/tedx

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In this episode of Well-Adjusted Mama, I’m joined by the incredible Kristin Grayce McGary—an internationally recognized health and lifestyle expert who has devoted nearly three decades to holistic healing. Together, we dive into the sacred process of preparing heart, mind, and home for your angel baby. This is not just about healthy eating or detoxing before conception—it’s about creating an intentional, soulful environment that welcomes new life with love, presence, and clarity.

Kristin Grayce shares wisdom from her years of working with families and indigenous traditions that emphasize calling in a baby’s spirit long before pregnancy. We talk about aligning as partners on values, creating sacred spaces, preparing physically and energetically, and learning to truly listen—to each other, to your body, and to your baby. This conversation is a reminder that conceiving a child is both a biological and spiritual journey.

Takeaways from this episode:

• How to prepare emotionally, spiritually, and physically for conception
• Why aligning values with your partner matters before pregnancy
• Rituals and practices to call in your baby’s soul with intention

INFO ABOUT KRISTIN GRAYCE

Health and lifestyle expert Kristin Grayce McGary (Lac., Mac., CFMP, CST-T, CLP) is an internationally recognized author and speaker. She is an authority on autoimmunity, functional blood chemistry analysis, thyroid & gut health, alleviating pain, family wellness, extreme exhaustion, resolving blocks to healing, and food as medicine.

Kristin Grayce specializes in integrating mind, body and spirit in healthcare through a uniquely individualized approach. She offers more than two decades of education, clinical experience, and wisdom to her patients; weaving dozens of modalities together to compassionately meet you where you are and guide you to vibrant health.

Renowned for her health detective work, she helps successful high achievers under stress; taking the guesswork out of healthcare, working to resolve patients' root imbalances, helping them to regain lasting energy and live with more vitality. She empowers patients to revitalize and reconnect to their most brilliant self, and to fulfill the mission of sharing their gifts with the world.

Kristin Grayce is the author of "Holistic Keto for Gut Health: A Program for Resetting your Metabolism", "Know Your Blood, Know Your Health: Prevent Disease and Enjoy Vibrant Health Through Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis" and her upcoming book on "Blocks to Healing."

KRISTIN GRAYCE CONTACT INFO:

• Website: https://kristingraycemcgary.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kristingraycemcgary/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristingraycemcgary/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr4EPUKM25DlAv6bABgJoVg

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