Feel Better Pregnancy & Postpartum Podcast

Katie Salmon, MS, RDN, CDN, SPN

Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition doesn't have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or guilt-ridden. Each episode, registered dietitian Katie Salmon breaks down the topics that tend to get brushed over in a quick appointment but can make a real difference in how you feel, physically and emotionally. Real conversations, simple strategies, and zero judgment to help you have that feel-better pregnancy & postpartum. Your host, Katie Salmon is the founder of The Pregnancy RD, a virtual prenatal and postpartum nutrition practice serving moms in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and many more states across the US. Her team of specialized dietitians helps women feel confident, nourished, and supported through every stage of pregnancy and beyond, with most clients paying nothing out of pocket because they accept most major insurances. Don't forget to follow Katie on Instagram at @the.pregnancy.rd! You can also head to www.thepregnancyrd.com to start working with Katie and her team of dietitians today.

Episodes

  1. Aug 21

    Why It's Called Feel Better, Not Feel Good (and What That Means for Your Pregnancy)

    Have you ever felt like pregnancy was supposed to look a certain way, and yours just... doesn't? The glowing skin, the cute bump, the dreamy nursery. It all looks so effortless from the outside. But for a lot of women, the real experience is nausea, exhaustion, midnight Google spirals, and plans that go sideways. In this first episode, I'm explaining why this podcast is called Feel Better, not Feel Good. Because if the bar is "feel good" and you don't feel good, now you feel like you're failing at that too. The real goal is to feel better. Better in your choices, better in how you show up, and more at peace with how your journey actually unfolds. If you've been carrying guilt, anxiety, or the weight of unmet expectations, this one's for you. Top Quotes from the Episode"We live in a world that makes pregnancy seem so whimsical and glamorous, and for a lot of women, that's not even close to the full picture.""If the goal is to 'feel good' and you don't feel good, now you feel like you're failing at that too.""The goal is to feel better. Better than you feel right now. Better in your choices. Better in how you show up for yourself.""It's not about having a picture-perfect experience. It's about how you navigate from where you are, in that very moment, to a place where you feel more grounded.""I want you to walk away from every single episode feeling like you have something you can actually use, not just another thing to stress about.""Life happens. Dynamics change. Work evolves. Your pregnancy takes a turn you didn't plan for. And all of that is okay.""The goal is to feel better. And hopefully, to thrive. But also to stay grounded in reality and navigate everything that comes with growing, birthing, and feeding a human being." Links & Resources Take the Pregnancy Nutrition QuizLearn more about working with a prenatal dietitian: https://thepregnancyrd.com/contactFollow along on Instagram @the.pregnancy.rd If this episode resonated, follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition doesn't have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or guilt-ridden. Each episode, registered dietitian Katie Salmon breaks down the topics that tend to get brushed over in a quick appointment but can make a real difference in how you feel, physically and emotionally. Real conversations, simple strategies, and zero judgment to help you have that feel-better pregnancy & postpartum. Your host, Katie Salmon is the founder of The Pregnancy RD, a virtual prenatal and postpartum nutrition practice serving moms in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and many more states across the US. Her team of specialized dietitians helps women feel confident, nourished, and supported through every stage of pregnancy and beyond, with most clients paying nothing out of pocket because they accept most major insurances. Don't forget to follow Katie on Instagram at @the.pregnancy.rd! You can also head to www.thepregnancyrd.com to start working with Katie and her team of dietitians today.