The Well Nourished Mama

Brooke Harmer
  • 4.8 (49)
  • Nutrition
  • Updated Weekly

Hey mama, my name is Brooke and just like you, I want to show up for my kids in the best way possible. But you and I both know that that means our cup needs to be filled first. Here on The Well Nourished Mama podcast, we learn about all the different ways we can nourish our bodies, minds, and souls in every stage of motherhood, including pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a mama of 3 and certified perinatal nutritionist and women's health coach, I’m here to educate, empower, and inspire you as you navigate your unique motherhood journey and raise your family. Tune in for episodes each week about nutrition, exercise, wellness, lactation, marriage, and so much more, and walk away with simple but actionable tips to help you be a well nourished mama.

  1. 1d ago

    150. Simple vs. Lazy: The Mindset Shift That Changes Healing

    What if the reason your healing journey feels so exhausting, expensive, and complicated is because you’ve been taught to believe that healing has to be complicated?In this solo episode, Brooke shares a simple mindset shift that can completely change the way you approach root cause healing—especially if you’ve spent years bouncing between practitioners, trying supplements, chasing symptoms, or wondering why nothing seems to be working. She breaks down the important difference between simple, easy, and lazy, and explains why a simple first step doesn’t mean your practitioner isn’t doing enough.Brooke also shares a real client example of a 46-year-old mom with Hashimoto’s who came into her program wanting to understand the root cause of her symptoms and feel like herself again. Her first recommendations were surprisingly simple: introduce two foods and increase her overall food intake. It felt almost too simple—but that was intentional. Healing is often a layered process, and the first steps may not look as impressive as you expect. Brooke explains why foundational changes need to come before more complex interventions, why 60–65% of her clients with significant diagnoses are unintentionally under-eating, and why trusting the process can be one of the hardest—and most important—parts of healing.   Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and get direct links to any of the resources or other podcast episodes I mentioned in this show.

  2. Aug 25

    149. Could Your Hypothalamus Be Behind Your Hormone Symptoms? with Deborah Maragopoulos

    What if the key to understanding your hormones, metabolism, immune system, and overall health isn’t found by looking at each symptom separately—but by looking upstream? In this episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, Brooke sits down with Deborah to explore the powerful role of the hypothalamus and why this small but mighty area of the brain may be an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to hormone imbalances, autoimmune conditions, reproductive health, metabolism, and chronic symptoms. Together, they discuss why a root-cause approach requires looking beyond individual symptoms and understanding how the body’s systems communicate and work together. From chronic stress and gut health to sleep, nutrition, mindset, and targeted support, this conversation explores what can happen when we shift from simply managing symptoms to supporting the systems that influence the body as a whole. If you’ve been dealing with complex health concerns, hormonal symptoms, or feel like you’re constantly chasing one issue after another, this episode will give you a new perspective on where to start. Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and learn more about Deborah, including where you can connect with her, find out more about Genesis Gold, and get your free Hypothalamus Reset Bundle

  3. Aug 18

    148. Could You Have Lipedema? What You Need to Know with Dr. R Daniel Hagerty

    Could the changes you’re seeing in your body be more than a matter of diet, exercise, or weight? In this episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, I sit down with my dad, Dr. R. Daniel Haggerty, a surgeon who specializes in lipedema, to break down what lipedema is, who it affects, how it develops, and why so many women go years without an accurate diagnosis. Together, we discuss the physical and emotional impact of lipedema, common symptoms and characteristics, and why hormonal changes — including pregnancy and postpartum — can play an important role in its onset or progression. We also explore what happens after a lipedema evaluation, the medical and surgical treatment options available, why early intervention matters, and how to find a provider who understands this condition. If you’ve experienced disproportionate swelling or heaviness in your legs, easy bruising, or changes in your lower body that don’t seem to respond to traditional diet and exercise approaches, this conversation may give you important questions to bring to your healthcare provider.   Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and learn more about Lipedema, and even how you can schedule a consult with Dr. R Daniel Hagerty

  4. Aug 11

    147. Hashimoto’s, Pregnancy & Postpartum: 7 Myths Debunked

    What if the way we’ve been taught to think about Hashimoto’s is missing a much bigger piece of the puzzle? In this solo episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, I’m challenging some of the long-standing beliefs surrounding Hashimoto’s, thyroid health, and autoimmune disease in women. This isn’t about bashing doctors or dismissing conventional medicine—it’s about opening the conversation and encouraging you to ask better questions about your health, especially when your symptoms, lab results, or experience don’t seem to fit the standard narrative. I break down 7 common Hashimoto’s myths — from the idea of whether Hashimoto’s is truly a thyroid problem, whether it’s genetic and what thyroid antibodies can actually tell us to why “normal” labs don’t necessarily tell the whole  story, whether you really need a long list of supplements to manage autoimmune thyroid disease, and if you can actually improve your health while pregnant or breastfeeding. If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, are experiencing thyroid symptoms, are postpartum, recently pregnant, breastfeeding, or simply feel like there has to be more to your health, this conversation will give you new questions to consider—and may challenge some of what you’ve been told about your diagnosis. Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and get direct links to any of the resources or other podcast episodes I mentioned in this show.

  5. Aug 4

    146. How to Get Little Kids to Help with Housework: Raising Helpful, Confident Children from an Early Age

    Should toddlers really be helping with housework? Can babies actually learn responsibility? And is it worth the extra time and mess? In this honest, behind-the-scenes solo episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, I’m sharing the conversations that inspired this topic after receiving messages on Instagram about how my young children help around the house. Rather than focusing on chores as a checklist, I explain the deeper purpose behind involving children in everyday household responsibilities and why it's become such an important part of my family's culture. You'll hear practical examples of how each of my children—from just over one year old to nearly five years old—participates in age-appropriate tasks, along with the mindset shifts that have helped me prioritize teamwork, cooperation, independence, and life skills over perfection. I also share how involving my children in daily routines has created more intentional family rhythms while freeing up more time to rest, work, and be present after bedtime. Whether you're wondering when to start chores, how to involve toddlers without creating more work, or simply want to raise children who contribute confidently at home, this episode offers encouragement and practical ideas you can adapt to fit your own family.   Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and get direct links to any of the resources or other podcast episodes I mentioned in this show.

  6. Jul 28

    145. Is Salt Actually Good for You? Debunking the Biggest Sodium Myths for Women's Health

    For decades, we've been told to fear salt. But what if one of the most important nutrients for women's health has been misunderstood? In this solo episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, I dive into the science behind sodium and explain why it's become one of the foundational recommendations I include in nearly every client protocol. From fertility and pregnancy to postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and thyroid health, sodium plays a far greater role than most women realize. You'll also hear me debunk three of the most common myths surrounding salt — including its relationship with heart disease, pregnancy complications like hypertension and preeclampsia, and whether babies should be exposed to sodium. Rather than relying on outdated nutrition advice, this episode explores the importance of mineral balance, electrolyte function, and why context matters when it comes to your health. If you've been avoiding salt because you thought it was unhealthy, this episode may completely change the way you think about one of the body's most essential minerals. Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and get direct links to any of the resources or other podcast episodes I mentioned in this show.

  7. Jul 21

    144. I'm pregnant AGAIN! Here's how my fourth pregnancy is going so far

    Surprise... we're expecting baby number four! In this personal update episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, I’m sharing the story behind my (somewhat) unexpected pregnancy announcement, the complicated emotions that came with seeing a positive pregnancy test in this season, and why I believe it's time we normalize the full spectrum of emotions that can accompany pregnancy — not just excitement and joy. As a mom of soon-to-be four children, while managing Hashimoto's, running a business, and navigating a busy season of life, I’m opening up about the expectations I had for my health before becoming pregnant again, why the timing felt especially difficult, and how I’ve worked through feelings of grief, frustration, guilt, and ultimately acceptance. I’m also sharing the practical changes I’m making to support my body during this pregnancy — from nutrition and blood sugar support to circadian rhythm, mineral replenishment, symptom management, and learning to ask for help. Whether you're trying to conceive with an autoimmune condition, currently pregnant, or simply navigating a season that looks different than you planned, this episode is an honest reminder that your feelings are valid, your body deserves support, and motherhood doesn't require perfection.   Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and get direct links to any of the resources or other podcast episodes I mentioned in this show.

  8. Jul 14

    143. A Real Client’s Journey: How Beth Put Her Hashimoto’s Into Remission Naturally Postpartum and Breastfeeding with Beth Farnsworth

    What does it actually look like to heal from Hashimoto's using a root-cause approach? In this inspiring client spotlight episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, Brooke sits down with her client, Beth Farnsworth, to share Beth's remarkable journey from debilitating fatigue and frustrating postpartum health struggles to putting her Hashimoto's disease into remission. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's, Beth knew she wanted more than simply managing symptoms. Together, Brooke and Beth discuss the personalized approach they used to uncover the root causes behind her autoimmune condition through comprehensive functional testing, targeted nutrition, mineral balancing, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Beth shares what it felt like to navigate the uncertainty of an autoimmune diagnosis, the breakthroughs she experienced throughout her healing journey, and how addressing her body's foundational needs transformed not only her thyroid health, but her energy, digestion, resilience, and overall quality of life. If you've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, or another autoimmune condition—or you've been told your symptoms are "just postpartum" or "normal"—this conversation offers both hope and practical insight into what personalized, root-cause healing can look like.   Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and get the link for how you can start working with me, too.

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Hey mama, my name is Brooke and just like you, I want to show up for my kids in the best way possible. But you and I both know that that means our cup needs to be filled first. Here on The Well Nourished Mama podcast, we learn about all the different ways we can nourish our bodies, minds, and souls in every stage of motherhood, including pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a mama of 3 and certified perinatal nutritionist and women's health coach, I’m here to educate, empower, and inspire you as you navigate your unique motherhood journey and raise your family. Tune in for episodes each week about nutrition, exercise, wellness, lactation, marriage, and so much more, and walk away with simple but actionable tips to help you be a well nourished mama.

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  • Creator
    Brooke Harmer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    The Well Nourished Mama

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