Nutrition for Mamas

What if postpartum weight loss didn’t require cutting carbs, tracking every bite, or sacrificing your milk supply?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 shifts that helped me lose 60 pounds postpartum,  sustainably.

At six weeks postpartum, I wasn’t focused on weight. At six months, I still wasn’t focused on weight & hadn’t lost all the baby weight. I didn’t even own a scale. At one year? Everything shifted.

Most of my postp...

Postpartum weight loss isn’t about more willpower.

After my third baby, I stopped trying harder… and started letting go of things.

In this episode, I’m sharing the simple shifts that helped me lose 60+ pounds, boost my energy, and feel like myself again without sacrificing my milk supply, spending hours in the kitchen or getting a gym membership.

What to Listen For (10 Takeaways)

• Why postpartum wei...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped drinking, even just for a month?

In this episode, I’m sharing my honest experience with Dry January for moms, how it unexpectedly turned into 60+ days alcohol-free, and what I learned about sleep, weight loss, hormones, ADHD, and motherhood along the way.

If you’ve ever used wine to unwind… struggled to lose weight… or questioned your relationship with alcohol, this conversati...

Do you eat “perfectly” all day… then lose control at night?

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. And this is not a willpower problem.

In this video, registered dietitian, lactation counselor, and mom of three Brooke Miller explains why nighttime cravings hit so hard for moms and exactly how to stop the cycle without restriction, guilt, or extreme dieting.

If you find yourself:

• Raiding the pantry after the kids go to bed • Thinking...

Can intuitive eating and weight loss exist at the same time… especially after having kids?

In this episode of Nutrition for Mamas, postpartum dietitian Brooke Miller talks with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Stefanie Reinald about the real, nuanced middle ground between intuitive eating and wanting to lose weight as a mom.

If you’ve ever felt:

• Guilty for wanting your jeans to fit again • Confused by anti-diet culture • Uncomfor...

Are you a mom who feels exhausted, overwhelmed, and mentally drained… even when your baby is sleeping?

You are not lazy. You are not broken. And this is not “just motherhood.”

In this episode of Nutrition for Mamas, postpartum dietitian and lactation counselor Brooke Miller interviews board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Stefanie Reinald to unpack what burnout in motherhood really looks like, how it differs from postpartum depression a...

You're eating healthier or less than you did before kids. You're trying so hard. But the scale won't budge and you're exhausted. If weight loss used to feel easy and now feels impossible, this episode is for you.

I'm breaking down why your body responds differently after kids, why "trying harder" actually backfires, and what actually works to lose weight in this season without burning yourself out.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Feeling weak, depleted, or unsure how to rebuild strength after baby? In this episode, I sit down with Val, a functional sports dietitian and postpartum fitness coach, to talk about postpartum strength training. We cover how to ease back into movement, rebuild core strength, and avoid common pitfalls many moms make when they return to exercise. If you want to feel strong, confident, and energized again, this episode is for you!

Wha...

It’s not your age. It’s not that you’re a sugar addict. And it’s definitely not a discipline problem. What’s actually blocking your results is way deeper…

And before you think this is fluffy advice, hang on. I’m walking you through real research that shows your thoughts can change your metabolism, cravings, hunger hormones, and even your weight… without changing a single thing you eat.

Yep. Really.

This one is SHOCKING. 🤯

Two moms...

You think you’re overeating at night because you lack discipline. But the real issue? You’re starting your day on an empty stomach.

If your mornings look like chaos, cold coffee, and zero protein… your metabolism is screaming for help. And by the time the kids go to bed, your body is in full on snack attack mode.

In this episode, I break down why skipping breakfast messes with your hormones, blood sugar, energy, and cravings, and w...

Every year you promise yourself a total makeover... and every year you end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and right back where you started. Not because you’re not motivated. Not because you don’t care. But because you’re trying to overhaul everything at once.

The truth? Real change sticks when you build one small habit at a time in the right order.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why New Year goals fall apart for busy moms and how t...

You do not have to swear off sweets to stay on track. If cookies make you panic, if you feel out of control around dessert, or if you’re already dreading the January spiral… this episode is your permission slip to breathe.

Because yes, you can enjoy dessert and still feel amazing in your body. You just need the right tools, swaps, and mindset going in.

Inside the episode: • Why dessert feels harder this time of year (spoiler: it’...

You're doing everything "right."

You're eating less. You're moving more. You're cutting carbs. You're even breastfeeding, which is supposed to "melt the weight off," right?

Yet the scale isn't budging. Your energy is tanking. Your mood is suffering. And honestly? You're starting to feel like your body is broken.

Here's what nobody tells you: The advice you've been following isn't wrong for everyone… it's just wrong for YOU right no...

“I just ate... why am I STILL starving?"

If you've said this more than once, your body is actually trying to tell you something.

Here's what most moms don't realize: It's not about willpower. It's not about eating more. It's about what you're actually putting on your plate.

The truth is, you could be eating the "right" foods and still feel like a bottomless pit because your meals are missing one critical element and it doesn’t nece...

What I Actually Eat in a Day (As a Dietitian & Mom of 3)

Let me guess, you think dietitians meal prep on Sundays, eat perfectly balanced meals, and never touch a chicken nugget.

Spoiler: Nope.

I'm a registered dietitian and a mom of three. Which means my meals need to be fast, simple, and actually doable on days when I'm running on fumes.

No fancy recipes. No hours in the kitchen. No pretending I have it all together.

In this e...

I used to start my mornings with almond milk lattes, low-fat yogurt, and a protein bar.

All "healthy" choices, right?

Wrong.

Turns out, those foods were spiking my blood sugar, tanking my energy by 10am, and keeping me constantly hungry.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the most popular "health foods" that are secretly sabotaging your energy, hormones, and weight loss and what to eat instead.

🎧 What you'll learn:

Sick of feeling like you’re always putting yourself last? This episode is your wake-up call (yes, this is your tough love coming at you from your dietitian bestie). Brooke breaks down exactly how to align your daily actions with your desire to feel better starting with five-minute wins that actually work for real-life moms.

What to Listen For:

• How “I’m just a mom” thinking is sabotaging your health
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Feeling exhausted just thinking about dinner? You’re not alone. In this episode, we are getting real about simple healthy eating, even if you hate cooking. Learn how to nourish your body, boost energy, and fuel your milk supply without spending hours in the kitchen.

🔍 What to Listen For:

• Why you don’t need to love cooking to eat healthy
• How Brooke lost 50+ lbs postpart...

Feeling completely wiped out even after your baby finally sleeps through the night? In this episode, we dig into why postpartum exhaustion isn’t always a sleep issue. You'll discover how nutrition could be the missing piece in your energy puzzle and how small, strategic changes to your meals can help you feel like yourself again.

🎧 What to Listen For:

• Why exhaustion isn’t always fixed with sleep...