The Postpartum Reset

Just because postpartum exhaustion is common doesn't mean it's normal. If you're tired of feeling tired all the time, this episode is for you. Brooke shares proven ways to reclaim your energy without losing your milk supply or sanity.

What's your relationship like with the scale? Supportive… or toxic? In this episode, we're having a real talk about that little number that can hold way too much power. If stepping on the scale has ever messed with your mood, your motivation, or your sense of self-worth—you are not alone. I'm walking you through why weight might just be a side effect (not the goal), how to stop using the scale as your main measure of progress, and how to start tuning into what actually matters when it comes to healing postpartum. This isn't about ignoring your goals—it's about shifting your focus to real signs of success, like better energy, stable moods, stronger metabolism, and food freedom.

Your six-week postpartum checkup is often seen as the finish line for recovery—but let's be real: does a quick chat about birth control and a number on the scale really reflect how you're doing? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what postpartum healing actually looks like beyond that standard appointment. We're talking about how to nourish your hormones, protect your metabolism, and stop letting the scale define your progress. Because thriving postpartum isn't about shrinking your body—it's about replenishing it.

Is breastfeeding really the magic key to postpartum weight loss?

Being a medical mama comes with a unique set of challenges—appointments, therapies, equipment, and nonstop caregiving. In this heartfelt conversation, I sat down with a fellow medical mama and dietitian, Shanna from Wellness for the Win, to talk about what it really looks like to take care of yourself when your child's needs are constant. If you're feeling burnt out, this episode is for you. Here's a sneak peek: [0:45] Shanna Intro [1:43] Medical moms and the diagnosis of their children [5:24] The gap and the gain book [7:48] Mental and physical health for moms, Shanna shares about going to therapy [10:58] The benefits of exercise [16:21] Faith has helped through medical diagnosis [19:36] Having a balanced breakfast is key and waiting to have coffee later in the day [22:45] Accepting help [25:18] Having regular date nights is a priority  [27:59] Maintaining friendships [31:23] Mental and physical health are intertwined Being a medical mom often means putting others' needs first—but your health and wellness deserve attention too. This episode offers real, sustainable strategies to help you build strength, resilience, and balance in your everyday life. Don't miss this heartfelt and hope-filled conversation with me and Shanna.

If you're tired of food guilt, negative self-talk, or feeling like your health goals have to come at the cost of joy, this episode is for you. I dive into how to nourish yourself and your kids in a balanced, compassionate way. No more food rules, just freedom and empowerment. Here's a sneak peek: [0:50] Trying to find the middle ground [3:02] No food is good or bad [4:11] What are your current thoughts around food? [5:33] Things we grew up with that don't align with what we want our kids to think about food and body [8:24] Normalizing all foods in your house and avoiding negative body talk [10:03] Modeling how we want our kids to feel about food and body [11:20] Avoid food as a punishment [12:30] It all starts with awareness   You don't need to be perfect to raise kids with a healthy mindset about food and their bodies—you just need to start with awareness. The shifts you make now will impact generations. I love this Tonie Box! Be sure to check out Coach Hippo!   Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and getting it right can make a huge difference in your energy, mood, and overall health postpartum. If you've been making these common mistakes, don't stress—small changes can have a big impact! Grab my Postpartum Breakfast Guide for easy, balanced meals that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Click the link in the show notes to get yours today! Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply

If you're feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or wondering why you're still exhausted even though your baby sleeps, you're not alone. I open up about what I wished I knew about postpartum nutrition—and what every mama needs to thrive after birth. Here's a sneak peek: [0:50] Postpartum nutrition is crucial  [2:30] Understanding how depleted your body is [4:42] Your nutrient needs are highest postpartum [8:21] Importance of blood sugar balance [11:42] Hunger and fullness cues Feeling tired, foggy, or not like yourself? You're not alone, and you don't have to stay stuck in survival mode. These nutrition tips are your roadmap to more energy, healing, and confidence—while protecting your milk supply. Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and getting it right can make a huge difference in your energy, mood, and overall health postpartum. If you've been making these common mistakes, don't stress—small changes can have a big impact! Grab my Postpartum Breakfast Guide for easy, balanced meals that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Click the link in the show notes to get yours today! Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply

Weaning from breastfeeding isn't just a physical shift—it's an emotional rollercoaster too. In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal weaning stories, why it's okay for you and your baby to be on different timelines, and what you can do to make this transition smoother for everyone involved. Whether you're ready to wean, your baby is, or you're navigating all the emotions in between—this episode is for you. Here's a sneak peek: [1:31] I share how my first son was ready to wean before I was [2:15] Weaning is also emotional [5:58] Hormones play a role during the weaning process [7:52] The most important things during this season of life [9:30] Self-care and talking to other about your struggles with weaning Weaning is a deeply personal decision that doesn't always line up with your baby's timeline—and that's okay. Whether you're ready or still figuring it out, this episode offers the emotional validation, practical strategies, and encouragement you need. You are not alone, and you don't have to do this alone either.

Ever feel like Instagram is quietly whispering, “You're not doing enough”? If you've been caught in the scroll and left feeling like every other mom has it together—this episode is for you. Let's talk about the social media comparison trap, why it hits so hard in postpartum, and how to shift your feed to support your mental health instead of drain it.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:50] Social media is a highlight reel [4:04] Everyone's journey is different [5:24] Setting boundaries with social media [11:09] Focus on your season of life [14:31] What accounts do you want to follow? [16:00] Social media can make you feel like you are not doing enough   You are doing better than you think, mama. Social media might be loud, but your worth isn't found in filtered photos or curated stories. Every postpartum journey is unique—yours included. Start by curating your online space with intention, setting gentle boundaries, and choosing content that nourishes your mind like you nourish your body.  

Feeling overwhelmed by meal planning in the postpartum phase? You're not alone. With sleep deprivation, unpredictable baby schedules, and the demands of breastfeeding, cooking full meals can feel impossible. But what if meal planning could be simple and stress-free? In this episode, we'll walk through easy, realistic ways to nourish your body without spending hours in the kitchen. Here's a sneak peek: [1:31] Meal planning feels impossible postpartum [2:29] You don't have to plan every meal [5:43] Brooke's favorite meal prepping tool [6:29] Mindset shift-done is better than perfect [8:18] Batch key ingredients  [9:15] Have a back up plan Meal planning doesn't have to be rigid, overwhelming, or time-consuming. By focusing on simple strategies like batch cooking, maximizing leftovers, and having staple ingredients on hand, you can make mealtime easier without sacrificing nutrition. Start small—maybe with just breakfast—and build from there. If you're looking for more support, check out the free workshop on boosting energy, mood, and metabolism postpartum. Click the link in the show notes to sign up today!   Brooke's favorite Veggie Chopper!   Want Brooke's No Prep Nutrition Guide? Click here!   Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and getting it right can make a huge difference in your energy, mood, and overall health postpartum. If you've been making these common mistakes, don't stress—small changes can have a big impact! Grab my Postpartum Breakfast Guide for easy, balanced meals that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Click the link in the show notes to get yours today! Watch How Our NEW A.I. Tool Builds Your Personalized Postpartum Nutrition Plan in Minutes, here!   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply

Traveling while breastfeeding? It might sound overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can make it stress-free! In this episode, we're diving into all things breastfeeding and travel—TSA rules, pumping at the airport, storing breast milk, and how to make sure your supply stays intact while you're on the go. Whether you're flying solo, bringing your baby along, or need tips for keeping milk fresh during long trips, this episode is packed with must-know hacks for pumping moms. Here's a sneak peek: [1:20] Bringing frozen breastmilk while flying [4:09] Pumping at the airport and how to travel with fresh breastmilk [8:11] Hotels are very accommodating  [11:35] Things are getting easier breastfeeding moms and last minute tips Traveling while breastfeeding is completely doable with the right preparation! Whether you're flying with your baby or pumping on your own, you don't have to put your life on hold just because you're breastfeeding. With these tips, you can confidently navigate airports, hotels, and vacations while keeping your milk supply strong. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to share it with a fellow breastfeeding mom and subscribe for more tips on balancing motherhood and health! Here is the link to Brooke's Amazon shop! Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and getting it right can make a huge difference in your energy, mood, and overall health postpartum. If you've been making these common mistakes, don't stress—small changes can have a big impact! Grab my Postpartum Breakfast Guide for easy, balanced meals that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Click the link in the show notes to get yours today! Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply

Breastfeeding or pumping in public can feel overwhelming, especially if you're worried about judgment from others. Whether you're a new mom or on your third breastfeeding journey, today's episode is packed with tips to help you feed your baby with confidence—wherever you are. From choosing the right clothes to using wearable pumps, we're covering all the essentials! Here's a sneak peek: [1:39] Do what makes you feel comfortable [3:31] A cover may help [4:32] Types of clothes that make breastfeeding and pumping easy [7:10] Pumping in public [9:58] I share my experience pumping at a concert No matter where you are on your breastfeeding journey, you have the right to feed your baby anywhere, anytime. The key is finding what makes YOU feel comfortable, whether that's using a cover, choosing the right clothes, or investing in a wearable pump. If today's episode helped boost your confidence, share it with a fellow mama who might need it, and don't forget to tune in for Part 2, where we'll tackle breastfeeding and pumping while traveling! Here is the link to Brooke's Amazon shop! Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, and getting it right can make a huge difference in your energy, mood, and overall health postpartum. If you've been making these common mistakes, don't stress—small changes can have a big impact! Grab my Postpartum Breakfast Guide for easy, balanced meals that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Click the link in the show notes to get yours today! Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply

Bringing a baby into the world changes everything—including your relationship. One of the biggest shifts couples experience postpartum is in their intimacy and sex life. Many moms feel exhausted, touched out, or even disconnected from their bodies after birth. In this episode, we're joined by Katherine Lopez, a licensed marriage and family therapist and sex therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health. She's breaking down the physical, emotional, and relational shifts that impact postpartum intimacy and offering real, actionable advice to help you and your partner reconnect. Here's a sneak peek: [1:13] Kathryn intro [2:01] How sex and intimacy changes after each birth [7:28] Advice on navigating body image after having baby [9:32] Communication and love languages [15:06] What can couples do before baby to prepare for the challenges during postpartum?  [16:30] Struggles that men go through postpartum and being able to communicate with what you need [19:43] When should a couple see a therapist about intimacy and sex [22:05] Ways couples can connect [25:45] Are there different struggles after having first baby vs having third or fourth baby? [27:45] It's just a phase Postpartum intimacy looks different for every couple, and it's completely normal for things to change after baby. The key is open communication, understanding your body's shifts, and finding new ways to connect with your partner. Whether you're struggling with feeling like yourself again or trying to rekindle that spark, this episode offers practical steps to navigate this journey together. If you loved this conversation, make sure to connect with Katherine Lopez and explore more postpartum support. And don't forget to subscribe to The Postpartum Shift for more expert-backed advice on feeling your best after baby! Kathryn's website here! Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply

If you're navigating postpartum life and feel stuck in survival mode, you're not alone. In today's episode, Laura Van Luven opens up about her experience raising five kids, including twins, and how nutrition transformed her postpartum recovery. Get ready to take notes on sleep tips, sustainable postpartum eating, and giving yourself grace. Prioritizing nutrition and sleep can truly transform your postpartum experience—just like it did for Laura and her family. Remember, small changes lead to big wins, and every mom's journey is unique. If you're ready to feel more energized and in control of your health, tune in to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast, and check out the free workshop linked below. You've got this, mama!

How important is breakfast? Brooke is talks the mistakes moms make at breakfast that cause exhaustion, mood swings, irritable, having a lack of focus and slowing down their metabolism. She also shares tips on what to focus on for breakfast. Want Brooke's Postpartum Breakfast Blueprint? Click here!   Here's a sneak peek: [1:19] Skipping breakfast [3:00] Having coffee for breakfast [5:10] High carb low protein breakfast [7:45] Balanced breakfast [9:50] Why having a high protein breakfast will help you feel your best   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Have your kids been sick recently? Brooke is talks about cold and flu season and how to keep up with your health goals during that difficult time. Her family was recently sick and she was asked "How are you surviving?" "How are you able to manage things and take care of your health in this season?" Brooke answers these questions and how her goals shifted while she was sick.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:00] What Brooke's family has been going through [2:10] Focus on what you have control over [4:31] When you are healthy but your kids are sick [6:22] Pay attention to what your mind does during this season [9:38] What we do consistently over a long period of time impacts our health more than the few weeks a year we are sick [12:41] What Brooke used or did while she was sick   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Do you make New Year's resolutions? Brooke is talking all about New Year's resolutions and how to achieve them in the next year. She shares some mistakes mom's make when setting goals and tangible ways to break down your goals so you can accomplish them.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:25] The goal Brooke sets every year [2:15] Mistakes in making a goal for the New Year [4:58] How to break down a goal to be more tangible [8:48] Start smaller in January and then add on to that goal as it becomes a habit [10:25] Ideas for New Year's resolutions and they don't have to be weight related [12:28] Don't put timelines on your goals and how to set yourself up for success with your goals [15:09] Things to consider on your health journey   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Are you able to mindfully eat during this season? Brooke is talking about all the food and celebrations that are happening this time of year. She gives you tips on how to stop the aimless snacking and the all or nothing mentality with all the foods you have around this time of year. Brooke also gives tips on what to do if you do decide to overeat and how to not feel guilt or shame.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:33] Heading into holiday meals [3:15] Aimless snacking [4:47] The all or nothing mentality around holiday foods [6:45] What to do if you decide you want to overeat at a meal [8:03] Stress around the holidays [11:10] A few meals is not going to make or break your health   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Do you get stressed during the holiday season? Brooke is talking about the correlation between stress and weight. She breaks down what happens in your body when you are chronically stressed, how stress can impact other things in your life and how being stressed won't help you reach your healthiest weight. She gives ideas on how to reduce stress in your life.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:30] Understanding how our hormones work when stressed [2:55] Long term effects of stress can impact other things [5:25] Reaching your healthiest weight [7:20] How to cope with stress throughout the day [9:40] Chronic stress can raise blood pressure and cholesterol, learning how to manage it   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Be gentle with yourself during pregnancy. Brooke is talking to Amy from Expecting and Empowered. Amy shares how she started with her business with her sister and have been using it to help women. Amy talks about how exercise can help during pregnancy and postpartum and the different benefits for a mom during each season.   You can follow Amy on Instagram @expectingandempowered. Check out Amy's podcast here. For the app click here and don't forget to use Brooke's code NUTRITIONFORMAMAS.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:11] Amy intro and Expecting and Empowered App [7:02] Important benefits for a mom to exercise during pregnancy [15:28] Battling against the all or nothing mindset [19:43] Benefits of exercising during postpartum that is different than during pregnancy [24:20] Feeling guilt for taking time for yourself [29:39] Last minute advice   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Have you ever found yourself sneaking food? Brooke is talk about sneaking food. Do you raid the pantry after your kids are asleep? Do you hide the evidence of going to a drive thru in the garage or stop at the gas station do dump the bag? It is very common to sneak food, we feel embarrassed about wanting or eating certain foods. Brooke shares tips on how to stop sneaking foods.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:25] It is common for a lot of moms [2:51] If you struggle with sneaking food this is the first thing I want you to do [7:02] Practice allowing yourself to have that food earlier in the day [8:45] Why am I doing it?   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

What is it like to have twins?   Brooke is talking with Megan Yelaney about having twins! Megan shares her journey with losing a pregnancy and then getting pregnant with twins. She shares what it was like to be pregnant with twins and preparing for postpartum. She talks about her pumping journey and how she said communicating with her husband about what she needed while pumping. Megan goes through her weaning process and how she did it slowly. Brooke mentions a nipple ruler for the right flange size, click here for the ruler.   You can follow Megan on Instagram @megdoestwinmotherhood. You can follow her on TikTok, here. Or check out her podcast Meg & Mike Do Marriage.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:05] Megan intro [7:25] What was pregnancy like with twins? What things that helps you prepare for birth and have a healthy pregnancy? [14:45] What were somethings postpartum that helped with having twins? (Breastfeeding, pumping, healing, etc.) [22:10] Megan's exclusive pumping journey [34:39] Physical and mental process to start weaning with twins   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Can you have a glass of wine on a date night?   Brooke is talking about a hot topic, especially with the holidays coming up. Brooke often gets asked about alcohol. Can alcohol be a part of a healthy lifestyle? Can I drink alcohol and still hit some of my health goals? Brooke shares her relationship with alcohol and how it has changed over the years.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:15] Can I hit health goals and drink alcohol occasionally? [3:53] Drinking alcohol and food choices [9:13] What Brooke does if she chooses to have alcohol; what about breastfeeding moms? [11:07] Family history [12:25] Turning to alcohol as a habit   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Should you be taking semaglutides?   Brooke has been getting a lot of questions about semaglutides, should we be taking them? She goes into the pros and cons, who they are right for and who should avoid them.     Here's a sneak peek: [1:57] Recommendations for these medications [4:05] Regulating your blood sugar [8:18] What happens when we have drastic weight loss and side effects from taking the medications [14:25] It's not black and white [20:55] Last minute thoughts   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

I want you to be able to stay on track and enjoy the holidays!   Check out my Black Friday Healthy for the Holidays Bundle, click here! With this bundle, you'll enjoy holiday foods mindfully, indulging in the moments that matter most. When you join the Healthy for the Holidays Bundle, you'll get lifetime access to:  ✨ Travel, Holiday, Dining Out & Alcohol Guide  ✨ Kick Your Cravings to the Curb  ✨ Handling Food & Body Comments Guide  ✨ Holiday Health Guide  Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Do I need to worry about my BMI number?   Brooke often gets asked about BMI as a dietitian. She shares what it is and why health care providers use it. She also talks about why she doesn't love it and how it doesn't indicate health. She gives you tips on what to focus on instead of BMI.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:52] What is BMI and why it was created [3:35] Indicators to look at instead of BMI [6:44] Reasons why medical providers use BMI [7:45] What should you focus on for your health? [11:26] Brooke shares about her BMI and body type and why she doesn't try to get to the "normal" range for her height   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Which transition was the easiest? 0-1 kid? 1-2 kids? 2-3 kids?   Brooke has gotten asked which transition was easiest for them. Each transition had different challenges, each family dynamic is different and each age gap between kids is different. She shares their transitions and things that helped them through each one.   Here's a sneak peek: [2:45] Transition from 0-1 kid [7:30] Transition from 1-2 kids [12:49] Transition from 2-3 kids [18:35] These things can be helpful for any transition   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

It is a game changer to be well rested!   Brooke is talking to Erin about all things sleep! We go over infant sleep, toddler sleep and school aged kiddos and how sleep is important for our mental and physical health as parents. Erin shares her story with her daughter and getting a sleep coach. She loved it so much that she became trained to be a sleep coach and started her business.   You can follow Erin on Instagram @thehappysleepcompany. Check out her website, here. Listen to her podcast, Sleep Cues: The Everything Parenting Podcast.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:11] Erin intro and how she got into helping parents and kids with sleep [5:22] What are some of the biggest errors parents make when it comes to sleep [8:55] Difference between nightmares and night terrors [10:10] Importance of nap schedules and bedtime routines, signs your child is ready to go from 2 to 1 nap a day [17:17] What are the differences with sleep problems/struggles and strategies for infancy, toddlers and school aged kids [26:50] Things parents can do with their child's environment that can help their baby/toddler sleep [29:21] What parents should understand about their child's sleep   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

No need to apologize for these things!   Brooke is talking about 5 things you need to stop apologizing for as a postpartum mom. She shares how she is working on these 5 things and ways to help you with working through them.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:17] Not having a clean house [4:59] Declining social invites [6:15] Setting boundaries [8:40] Having time to yourself [10:50] Our body and how it has changed [12:29] Some last minute things to stop apologizing for   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

How can I support my body postpartum?   Brooke is talking about the 6 week checkup postpartum, what to expect and how to navigate what the first few weeks feels like postpartum and how to make the most of it.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:02] Brooke shares about her 6 week postpartum checkup, birth control, getting weighed [4:21] Brooke's focus for the first two months postpartum [9:25] What to do after the first two months? [12:41] Brooke's second and third postpartum experience [14:00] We have a belief about what it means to get down to our pre-baby body and how you talk to your body about it   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

I don't feel like myself mentally or physically?   Brooke is talking about how your body can feel different after having a baby. Brooke hears these from moms, "I look in the mirror and I don't recognize myself" "My body feels foreign to me" "I want to feel normal again." Brooke is sharing tangible takeaways you can start doing today.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:19] It is normal and explains what is happening in your body right after baby is born [2:30] Things you can start doing to feel normal again-routines, self care [5:42] What is something that makes you feel like you? [9:27] "Taking care of myself doesn't mean me first, it means me too" [11:01] Things that helped Brooke feel like herself postpartum [14:20] It's an adjustment period   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Can you get them treated while pregnant or postpartum?   Brooke shared on Instagram that she was getting another varicose vein surgery soon and she was flooded with questions. She is going to answer them all in this episode. She describes what to expect when getting them treated and what to do afterwards.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:45] Brooke shares her experience with getting her varicose veins treated on her left leg and what to expect [5:30] Can you keep breastfeeding during different treatments? [6:08] Brooke got some treatments on her right leg before she got pregnant  [7:20] Pregnancy is really hard on your veins [9:20] Symptoms of waiting too long before getting your varicose veins done [11:28] They do an ultrasound of your vein and will insurance cover it? [14:25] A lot of moms feel embarrassed or uncomfortable about their veins [16:06] Some reasons why getting them treated is a good idea   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

What is tandem breast feeding like?   Brooke shares her experience with tandem breastfeeding. She has gotten a lot of questions about it and she is going to break it all down in this episode.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:20] Brooke's goal for breastfeeding each child [2:02] Near the end of this pregnancy her second son wanted to nurse more and more  [3:54] Sometimes mom is not ready to wean and some are [5:18] Can you breastfeed during pregnancy? [8:15] The biggest thing to keep in mind if you are going to tandem breastfeed [9:49] Where we are at now with three kids and the transition   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Our wake up call helped us live for today, have joy for today.   Brooke is talking with Megan about her journey with loss and grief during her pregnancy and postpartum. Megan defines the difference between grief, trauma and anxiety. She goes in depth with how she lost her daughter and how her family grieved differently and being able to hold space for them to process their loss. She also shares how she helps people cope with grief, trauma and anxiety.   You can follow Megan on Instagram @megan_hillukka. For her website, click here. She also has a free training you can find here. Here is her podcast, The Joyful Mom Podcast.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:29] Megan intro [3:30] Difference between grief, trauma and anxiety [8:26] Megan shares about her daughter Aria, and her story [12:28] What was helpful for Megan to cope with the trauma and grief [17:00] How Megan helps people in her practice and how rapid resolution therapy can work for postpartum depression and anxiety [22:55] How Megan's husband processed the grief differently [28:03] How the grief impacted their older children and how they helped them through it [31:10] Ways Megan's family remembers and celebrates Aria [34:30] What ways can your extended family and friends support you on birthdays and death days [39:30] Advice for moms during pregnancy and postpartum dealing with anxiety   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

A girl!!   Brooke shares her birth story with the newest addition to her family. She talks about her birth plan and what she was planning to do and why. She shares a little bit about the transition to having a baby around with her other two children and how she is excited for this postpartum experience.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:31] Wanting to go into birth naturally but that doesn't always go as planned [4:00] Going to the hospital and how this induction was different [6:35] After the epidural and gender reveal [10:51] Sweet surprise from husband, emotions from knowing we are having our last baby [13:42] After 6 years on this journey and how our kids are transitioning to having a baby around [16:20] Excited for this postpartum experience   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

You can be pursing weight loss while also working on body image. Those things are not mutually exclusive.   Brooke is talking with Melissa about their businesses and how beliefs have evolved over time. They talk about their stance on diet culture and health at every size and how polarizing it can be especially on social media and how they dealt with the cancel culture.  You can follow Melissa on Instagram @embodied.nourishment. Check out her podcast, here.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:30] Intro [5:00] Finding a healthy relationship with food but also being ok with losing weight [7:22] When they started their businesses and how social media in 2020 was a cancel culture and how we had the wrong focus [12:47] Injustices and how we want to show up and speak to women we want to help. Working on body image pursuing weight loss is not mutually exclusive [19:07] What to do when you do not feel comfortable in your body [23:12] Sustainable healthy habits and not trying to please others [27:55] Tracking food and a lot of rules from 'food freedom activists' [32:08] Our role as dietitians is to help provide guidelines   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Are you worried about milk supply?   Brooke is talking about low milk supply. She gets asked about this all the time. Moms are worried about making enough, they cant tell if baby is getting enough and aren't sure what solution they should use. Brooke address the most common myths and misconceptions that are associated with low milk supply. She also goes over why finding the root causes is important and how it impacts milk supply.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:10] Do you actually have low milk supply? [2:46] Wrong flange size and not pump parts [4:48] Going on a restrictive diet will impact milk supply [5:53] Drink more water [7:33] What I think of breastfeeding supplements and foods you should increase to help milk supply [9:35] Addressing the root cause [14:00] Breastfeeding is not easy, Brooke shares her breastfeeding journey with both her boys   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Did you know you can develop postpartum depression any time in that first year postpartum?   Brooke is talking about postpartum depression and anxiety. She also shares how nutrition plays an important role when it comes to your mood and how it can reduce your risk of postpartum depression. Brooke breaks down what nutrients moms are likely to be deficient in and what foods to eat to help boost those nutrients in your meals.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:17] Postpartum depression is common and how certain nutrients can help prevent it [3:55] A whole body approach in treating postpartum depression [5:11] Common things moms are deficient in during postpartum [8:51] Why gut health is important and how nutrition could really help with reducing postpartum depression [11:20] Brooke shares what impacts her mood the most    Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Do you have a toddler mentality?   Brooke is talking with Dr. Stephanie regulating our emotions and how it impacts our children. She shares her story and how she got into working with other women on regulating their emotions. Stephanie shares what helped her get in touch with her emotions during her first few years postpartum. You can follow Stephanie on Instagram @drstephanielopez. Click here for her free training on how to ditch anxiety. Check out her podcast, here.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:05] Stephanie intro [3:14] Importance of regulating emotions as a new mom [12:26] Why it's important that we identify and have awareness of our emotions and how to down regulate [18:00] Stephanie shares what helped her through her first few years as a mom and how she learned to surrender [23:22] How we perceive events happening is crucial [29:36] Postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts [36:04] Last minute tips or advice   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

My first son weaned before I was ready.   Brooke is talking about breastfeeding while pregnant. She answers questions like "Is it possible to get pregnant while pregnant?" "What will it do to my milk supply?" Brooke shares her experiences with breastfeeding and weaning her first son and how it is going with her second son.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:13] Brooke shares how she is breastfeeding while pregnant  [3:14] Wanting to get pregnant while breastfeeding [6:39] Nipple pain and milk composition [8:47] Tandem breastfeeding [10:25] Things to keep in mind   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

My weight during each of my pregnancies has been different.   Brooke is talking about pregnancy body image and weight gain. Brooke shares what doctors use to measure weight gain and how it is not helpful. She talks through different experiences moms have while gaining weight during pregnancy and postpartum. She shares things you can control and things that you should let go of during this process.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:10] Each of our experiences are unique  [2:32] BMI and how doctors use it  [5:20] Obsessing over the numbers and factors that can impact pregnancy weight gain [7:14] How do you feel about the weight gain? [11:03] What changes after baby comes [14:00] What to focus during pregnancy instead of the numbers [18:14] Brooke shares how her weight gain has been different with each pregnancy   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

You will not believe what happened when I took my 3 hour glucose test.   Brooke is talking all about blood sugar balance. This is something Brooke loves to talk about because it is so crucial for all women and it's something most moms don't pay attention to it. Brooke shares a story that happened to her recently where her blood sugar was not regulated and how it made her feel. She give you tips on how to start working on your blood sugar so you don't experience a crash.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:34] Common signs and symptoms your blood sugar is off balance  [2:22] Brooke shares her blood sugar story [10:22] Wake up call [12:10] Being able to identify what blood sugar highs and lows look like and feel like in your body [15:15] When the doctor tells you to just lose weight and your blood sugar will be okay and how that is backwards   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

What habits are you starting before baby comes?   Brooke shares what has helped mentally and physically through pregnancy and how she prepared for postpartum. It has helped her have a faster recovery during her postpartum period. She goes in depth on each one and how it has helped her.   Here's a sneak peek: [3:10] Walking [5:25] Strength training [7:50] Eating schedule and calorie needs [12:02] Consistent bed time [13:25] Tuning into how I am doing with stress   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Do you meal plan?   Brooke is talking with Rachel about saving time and money while meal prepping and grocery shopping. They bust a few myths around grocery shopping like: how you can make nutritional changes without spending a lot of money, buying frozen produce, You can follow Rachel on Instagram @heyrachelcoons. For Rachel's free workshop click here!   Here's a sneak peek: [1:11] Rachel intro [2:57] How to make health and nutrition changes without breaking the bank [6:35] Food waste and wanting convenience  [9:18] Costco, intentional spending and our favorite stores [14:56] How to meal plan and shopping your pantry [18:25] Do I need to buy all organic and choosing to save time, money or both [22:42] What is your rich life? [27:29] Last minute tips to focus on the save money on groceries, advice for going from 2 kids to 3 kids   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Is your mom bod ready for summer?   Brooke is talking about the pressure to "get your body" back after baby. Especially since the weather is warming up you might feel more self conscious in your mom bod this summer. Brooke talks about the mental aspect of respecting your body and healing your hormones.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:50] Brooke shares something she struggles with [4:12] Respect for your body [8:23] Adding sustainable habits [10:10] Taking timelines off the table and dressing the body you have now [14:00] Takeaways from this episode   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

It's important to stay consistent!     Brooke is talking Serena about exercising and running while pregnant and postpartum. Serena shares her story and how she is continuing to run and exercise while pregnant (we are due on the same day!). She gives tips to help you know how to fuel your body while exercising before, during and after a workout or run.   You can follow Serena on Instagram @runnergirldietitian. Check out Serena's podcast here.    Here's a sneak peek: [2:20] Serena intro [3:57] Serena shares how her training/running has changed during pregnancy  [9:27] Importance of nutrition for athletes/active women [15:27] Common myths and mistakes that women make with their nutrition [18:47] Simple tips when it comes to optimizing your nutrition for strength and endurance [25:46] Serena shares her postpartum goals and plans for movement after baby [30:06] Last minute tips from Serena   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

How to juggle it all!   Brooke shares about running her business while having two young kids and another one on the way. She shares her career journey of how she got to started and how each move led her to where she is now. She goes in depth on her first few businesses and how she experienced some burnout & what needed to change to find work life balance as a momprenuer.    Want to start, run or scale your own online business? Check out my mentor James's free trainings here.    Here's a sneak peek: [2:51] Transitioning from a corporate job to entrepreneurship while raising a family  [10:55] The ups and downs of running a business with a best friend  [15:40] Pivoting from one-on-one coaching to group programs for a better work-life balance & community for my students [21:11] The power of investing in yourself and your growth as an entrepreneur [27:57] Setting boundaries and building a team to avoid burnout   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

Infertility issues are more common than you think.   Brooke is talking with Susan about fertility. Susan shares her journey with fertility and gives advice for those who are experiencing infertility. We talk about nutrition and how important it is for fertility, common myths and mistakes women make when it comes to nutrition and fertility, simple tips to optimize your fertility success and so much more!   You can follow Susan on Instagram @nutrition.for.infertility. Check out her free workshop, here. Click here for her course Fertility Nutrition Simplified.   Here's a sneak peek: [1:10] Susan gets candid about her fertility journey

Have you had food aversions?   Brooke is talking about food aversions, morning sickness and nausea. She shares what to do when you don't feel like eating, looking for the root cause of your symptoms and how to nourish your body during this time. Today we dig into:    [1:50] : What do you do when you feel morning sickness, nausea or food aversions [4:10] : Supplements [6:47] : Each pregnancy can be different, find root cause of symptoms [8:40] : Hunger and fullness cues and what to do when you aren't feeling hungry   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply  

It is important to take care of your mental health after birth too!   Brooke is talking with Andrea about postpartum mental health, birth trauma, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. So many moms struggle postpartum and aren't getting the support they need. Most moms don't understand what it is and why they are struggling.   You can follow Andrea on Instagram @nurtured.and.embodied.mama. Check out her website wetterauwellness.com. We talked about Postpartum Support International. Their hotline is 1-800-944-4773 (you can also text the word 'help' to this number!). You can check them out on Instagram @postpartumsupportinternational. Want to try the Expecting & Empowered app? Click here and use code nutritionformamas for $30 off annual or $5 off monthly   Today we dig into:    [1:20] : Andrea intro, she shares her birth trauma [3:50] : Taking care of your mental health after pregnancy  [9:00] : Parasympathetic nervous system and breathing techniques [12:28] : Other techniques to get back to a parasympathetic nervous system [16:29] : Identity shift when becoming a parent and self care [22:58] : Coping skills that work well for parents with little children [25:42] : Signs and symptoms to reach out for support   Click Here to Join the Free Workshop: How to Feel Like Yourself Again Postpartum & Reach Your Healthiest Weight without Sacrificing Your Favorite Foods or Milk Supply