19 episodes
The Postpartum Shift Brooke MIller, RD, CLC
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- Health & Fitness
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/
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18. Postpartum Mental Health with Andrea Wetterau, LICSW, PMH-C
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
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17. Smart snacking
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
[6:45] : Smoothies
[9:50] : Other snack options
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16. What is a postpartum doula? with Valerie Trumbower PCD,CLC
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 workshop, here.
Today we dig into:
[1:24] : Val Intro
[2:22] : The difference between a birth doula and a postpartum doula
[6:15] : What a nighttime doula does
[9:10] : Moms who are prepared for postpartum vs moms who thought they could figure it out as they go
[15:03] : Main pillars moms should be focused on to have successful postpartum experience
[18:30] : Learning baby cues
[21:53] : Last minute tips for moms to have a successful postpartum
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
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15. Hydrate before you caffeinate
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
[7:23] : Caffeine and exercise
[9:05] : Know how is caffeine working in your body
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
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Ready to join us inside The Postpartum Shift? Click here!
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14. Is it your thyroid? with Michele Spring
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 we dig into:
[1:10] : Michele Intro and diagnosis of hyperthyroidism
[2:50] : Common signs and symptoms to look for
[9:45] : Why these issues with the thyroid tend to pop up more postpartum
[12:20] : How stress impacts our thyroid
[15:50] : Habits to add in that could help your thyroid
[18:30] : If you diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, why you should get tested for celiac and type 1 diabetes
[24:12] : The process/timeline for what it looks like to heal from an autoimmune disease
[28:18] : Gut health with autoimmune disease and tips on nutrition for gut health
[32:57] : Lifestyle tips for someone who is getting diagnosed
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
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Ready to join us inside The Postpartum Shift? Click here!
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13. 3 Unexpected Things That Can Happen Postpartum
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?
[2:42] : Unexpected thing #1
[6:55] : Unexpected thing #2
[10:18] : Unexpected thing #3
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
👋 Follow me & say hi on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas
Ready to join us inside The Postpartum Shift? Click here!
Wondering what my favorite breastfeeding, nutrition, vitamin & supplement recommendations are? Check them out here!
Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️