The Postpartum Shift
Postpartum doesn’t have to suck. Here’s why... If you’re here, you likely face similar frustrations as my students – frustration with your pre-baby clothes not fitting, chronic exhaustion, mood swings, brain fog, hair loss or seeing your body in the mirror that looks completely different... Maybe you don’t have the time or energy to nourish your body well. Or maybe you’ve tried several diets, counting calories or points, fasting, low carb... or maybe you were told ”just breastfeed & the weight will fly right off” but you’re still stuck wondering ”Why isn’t this working for me? What am I doing wrong?” It’s not that you’re not lazy or don’t have willpower. It’s just that you haven’t tried the right strategy yet. You need a customized nutrition program designed specifically for postpartum & breastfeeding moms so you can regulate hormones & reset your metabolism to boost energy, mood, milk supply, & maintain your healthiest weight long term. And no, you don’t have to count calories, spend hours in the kitchen, thousands at the grocery store or sacrifice your favorite foods or milk supply in the process to get results. Brooke Miller, RD, CLC is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor who has helped hundreds of moms from all over the world boost energy, mood, metabolism and feel more confident in their bodies. Brooke’s mission is to help moms go from surviving to thriving postpartum. With some sarcasm, humor and guest experts along the way, you’ll feel prepared for & can have an enjoyable postpartum experience! Connect with Brooke on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/
Episodes
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!
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
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 wetterauwelln...
How do you feel about snacks?
Brooke is talking about smart snacking. Brooke will cover myths and truths about snacks. She shares her go to snacks for your car, diaper bag, really anywhere you are can have a snack!
Today we dig into:
- [1:55] : Your calorie needs when you are pregnant or postpartum
- [4:53] : One of the biggest mistakes I see moms making about snacks
Why do you need a postpartum doula?
Brooke is talking with Val about having a successful postpartum experience. Val is a postpartum doula and lactation consultant, she helps families after their bring their baby home. Val explains the difference between a postpartum doula and a birth doula. She gives many tips on how to be successful during the 4th trimester.
You can follow Val on Instagram @newparentsacademy. Check out her free ...
Are you too dependent on caffeine?
Brooke is talking all about caffeine! Brooke will cover what caffeine amounts are safe while pregnant or breastfeeding and also is good it for your overall health.
Today we dig into:
- [2:21] : What is your why
- [3:28] : How much caffeine is safe while pregnant
- [4:12] : How caffeine impacts our body
How does your thyroid relate to postpartum?
Brooke is talking with Michele about how thyroid issues can present themselves during postpartum. Michele shares her diagnosis and how it got worse postpartum. They talk about how stress can impact your thyroid health, tips on things you can add in to help your thyroid and also how your gut health can impact this as well.
You can follow Michele on Instagram @thrivingautoimmune
Today w...
Did you feel prepared for postpartum?
Brooke dives into a few things that occur happen postpartum that so many moms have never heard of or even thought it could happen. Brooke share 3 unexpected things that happened to her postpartum that she was not prepared for, but in fact these are common for some moms.
Today we dig into:
- [1:23] : Did you prepare more for pregnancy or postpartum?
Why should you care about your nervous system?
Brooke is talking with Eliza about how to regulate our nervous system. Eliza explains how our nervous system impacts our weight and health. She dives deep on the stress hormone cortisol, tips on how to regulate as a new mom, perceiving our circumstances and how they impact our nervous system and so much more!
You can follow Eliza on Instagram @elizakingsford. Click here for her free ...
Do you focus on the food you can't have?
Brooke is talking about where your focus should be when it comes to changing things with your nutrition or healthy habits. She shares about when she got diagnosed with celiac disease and how she had to change her mindset instead of focusing on what she couldn't eat to what she could eat. She gives you tips to make mindset shifts to focus on things you can add in to your life.
Today we di...
Do you feel guilt or shame for eating at night?
Brooke is talking with Kelly Lyons about how they both help women with nutrition and not dieting. They share their stories with dieting and how they broke from the cycle. They share tips on how moms can break free from diet cycle and ideas on how to get me time in a different way.
You can follow Kelly on Instagram @kellylwellness. Check out Kelly's free training here!
Today we dig...
Do you set goals?
Brooke is talking about setting goals and the mistakes she sees moms make when setting health goals. Brooke talks about common ways she has seen moms set the wrong health goals.
Today we dig into:
- [2:07] : Why the quick fix isn't the best option
- [3:47] : What happens when we just reduce calories
- [8:34] : A question to...
Are you a person who will touch a wall that has a wet paint sign on it?
In this week’s episode, Brooke talks with Alyssa Miller about mom health and kid health. We talk about sweets and how our relationship to sweets can impact our children's relationship with sweets. As well as talk about starting solids and so much more.
You can follow Alyssa on Instagram @nutrition.for.littles. You can check out her podcast Nutrition for Littl...
It was emotionally draining.
In this week’s episode, Brooke shares about her recurrent miscarriages and the emotions of having a pregnancy after a loss.
Today we dig into:
- [0:45] : Brooke shares her pregnancy story with Ashton
- [4:05] : Brooke shares about her miscarriages
- [12:05] : Pregnancy with Sawyer and the emotions that she felt ...
What happens when you get a diagnosis that your child has special needs?
In this week’s episode, Brooke talks with Abby Green about having a child with special needs. Brooke and Abby both have a child with down syndrome. Abby shares her story with how she got the diagnosis and advice she has for others going through a diagnosis.
You can follow Abby on Instagram @abbyrosegreen. You can check her podcast, HERself Podcast. Here is ...
Just because it is common to feel exhausted doesn't mean its normal.
In this week’s episode, Brooke talks about feeling sleep deprived chronically and how it is not normal to feel exhausted all the time. She gives you things to look for in your daily life to that could be the cause of your exhaustion and she gives you tips on how to correct it.
Today we dig into:
- [2:53] : Tips on how to help yo...
Should you be counting macros?
In this week’s episode, Brooke talks about counting calories or tracking them in myfitnesspal and how it can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food. However, she gives you tips on what to track to see if you are meeting your calorie needs.
Today we dig into:
- [2:50] : Calories are important
- [4:31] : Hunger and fullness signals
How is your relationship with the scale?
In this week’s episode, Brooke talks about all things scales. Should you keep it or should you burn it to the ground? She gives you tips on how to measure your success without using the number on the scale.
Today we dig into:
- [2:36] : Weight can be a side effect
- [4:10] : Using the scale as a primary indicator of health
Do you feel like you have no willpower around sweets?
In this week’s episode, Brooke talks about sugar cravings and gives tips on why you might think you are addicted to sugar. As well as strategies to put in place to help you overcome your cravings.
Today we dig into:
- [2:00] : Sugar crash & symptoms
- [3:24] : Identifying root cause reasons for sugar cravings ...
Have you ever wondered if breastfeeding guarantees quick weight loss?
In this week’s episode, Brooke breaks down this myth and the truth every mom needs to hear when it comes to breastfeeding and weight.
Today we dig into:
- [3:15] : The truth about breastfeeding guaranteeing weight loss
- [4:20] : Nutrition, calories and breastfeeding
- [...
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