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Welcome to Strong Like a Mother—the podcast for moms who refuse to settle and are ready to prioritize their health, build strength, and thrive in the beautiful chaos of motherhood. I’m Tiffany Wickes, your host, fitness coach, and mom to seven wild and wonderful kids. Each episode, we’ll dive into practical tips, expert advice, and real talk about balancing fitness, family, and fun. Together, we’ll crush your goals, grow stronger every day, and prove that motherhood and muscle go hand in hand. Let’s get started!
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Can a vegan, phytoestrogen-rich diet actually help with perimenopause symptoms… or is it just another wellness trend making the rounds? In this episode, Tiffany breaks down what phytoestrogens really are (and what they’re not), what the science actually supports, and why some women feel dramatically better when they go plant-forward — while others feel no difference at all. She also shares her personal experience shifting to a highly plant-based, lower-fat approach (not extreme veganism) and ...
In this episode, Tiffany shares what she learned at a recent conference — and gives you a real, nuanced take on GLP-1s (and similar weight loss medications), discipline, and what actually matters for long-term results. Tiffany’s message is simple: these medications can be a tool, but they’re not the foundation. The foundation is still nutrition, movement, recovery, and building the "discipline muscle" in everyday life. She also gets into why “eat less, move more” is an oversimplified approach...
On today’s episode, Tiffany Wickes—fitness coach and busy mom of seven—shares a brief insight into how she plans to coach clients who are using GLP-1 medications. Drawing on her background as a nurse and certified fitness and nutrition coach, Tiffany offers a unique perspective on helping clients return to their healthiest selves. She also discusses how the lack of education surrounding GLP-1s prompted her to dive deeper into the research, exploring how proper fitness and nutrition protocols ...
In this episode of Strong Like a Mother, Tiffany shares a Harvard-backed breakdown of 15 “micro habits” that quietly sabotage your health without you even realizing it. These aren’t big, dramatic mistakes. They’re the tiny patterns that seem harmless in the moment, but stack up over time — and can impact your stress levels, hormones, digestion, energy, sleep, mood, and even weight loss. If you’ve been saying things like “I’m tired all the time,” “my brain feels foggy,” “I’m doing the right th...
In this inspiring crossover conversation, Dr. Amber Curtis—the brain behind More Time for Mom and founder of Solutions for Simplicity —joins Tiffany to unpack powerful insights for moms who want to thrive, not just survive. Dr. Amber brings her signature blend of behavioral science, practical wisdom, and relatable mom experience to a discussion that resonates far beyond fitness alone. Together, she and Tiffany explore what it takes to build sustainable wellness, tackle the hidden source...
In this episode of the Strong Like a Mother podcast, Tiffany Wickes and her husband, Adam discuss the dynamics of their 20-year marriage, focusing on communication challenges, parenting stress, and the division of responsibilities. They explore common struggles couples face, such as miscommunication, emotional withholding, and the impact of parenting on intimacy. The conversation emphasizes the importance of open dialogue, understanding individual perceptions, and finding balance in modern fa...
As the new year begins, Tiffany Wickes challenges the exhausting “new year, new body” narrative that so many women—especially moms—feel pressured to buy into every January. In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, she makes a powerful case for why your body isn’t the problem… a lack of support is. Drawing from her own recent experience, Tiffany shares how shifting from self-criticism to compassion—and surrounding herself with the right physical, emotional, and practical support—changed eve...
In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the real-life experiences behind Faster Way to Fat Loss with two dynamic women who found transformation through the program — and then took their passion even further. First, we hear from Kimberly McDonough of kimberlyannco.com, whose personal success with Faster Way didn’t just change her health — it ignited a calling. After experiencing profound results, Kimberly became a certified Faster Way coach, guiding others, especially menopausal women, th...
In this candid, end-of-year episode, Tiffany Wickes cuts through the noise of New Year fitness marketing and offers a grounded, no-nonsense guide for choosing a health and fitness program that actually supports long-term wellbeing—not quick fixes. As the fitness industry ramps up its promises of rapid fat loss, Tiffany challenges listeners to shift their focus from speed and aesthetics to sustainable health, strength, and function. She breaks down the non-negotiables of effective programming,...
Strength training is often marketed as a way to look better—but what if its greatest value has nothing to do with appearance at all? On this podcast, Tiffany shifts the conversation away from chasing a certain body type and toward building a body that actually works. She explores how strength training supports functional health: protecting your joints, improving bone density, boosting metabolism, enhancing balance, and helping you move confidently through everyday life. Because being “skinny”...
In this episode, Tiffany Wickes discusses her personal journey with dietary changes during perimenopause, focusing on insulin resistance and the impact of various diets. She shares her experiences with different dietary approaches, including the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, and introduces the Mastering Diabetes approach, which emphasizes high carbohydrate intake from plant-based sources. Tiffany highlights the importance of carbohydrates and micronutrients in health and wellness, ...
What really works for women in their 40s when it comes to fitness, nutrition, and feeling strong in their bodies? In this episode, Tiffany Wickes breaks down the science-backed strategies that matter most during this transformative decade. From understanding the scale beyond the number and focusing on true body composition, to getting key body metrics measured—like body fat, muscle mass, and even your VO₂ max— Tiffany wants you to work smarter, not harder. She dives into why strength training...
The holidays are filled with joy, tradition, and connection, but they can also bring stress, disrupted routines, and a whole lot of comfort-food temptation. In today's episode, Tiffany Wickes, fitness coach and busy mom of 7, breaks down simple, realistic strategies to help you stay grounded and feel your best—without giving up the celebrations you love. We’ll talk about how to avoid holiday stress, build healthier coping habits, and recognize when comfort eating starts creeping in. You’ll le...
In today's episode, Tiffany Wickes sits down with John 'Freeborn' Welch, a corrective exercise and holistic lifestyle coach. They discuss how being born with clubfeet and being addicted to painkillers in his early 20's helped inspire his career today. The interview also discusses John's fitness and holistic healing practice, Freeborn Fitness, and the different modalities he uses to help people heal from lifelong pain. John's practice can be found here, https://freeborn.fitness/&n...
As women, we often become the invisible organizers of everyone else’s lives — managing households, careers, relationships, and emotions — all while trying to find space for ourselves. This invisible labor, known as the mental load, can feel relentless. But after 40, that load often gets even heavier. Midlife brings new challenges: aging parents who need more care, growing children who need less but different kinds of support, shifting hormones, and careers that demand balance and reinvention....
In today's episode, Tiffany Wickes, health coach and busy mom of 7, breaks down the importance of digestive enzymes. She details why this supplement is especially essential for women aged 40 and older. Tiffany shares how stress and the natural aging process can affect how we process food and even nutrient absorption. She also shares her favorite recommendations for digestive enzymes and when to take them. My favorite enzymes: https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/masszymes Than...
Balancing motherhood, business, and personal wellness isn’t easy—but it’s possible. In this episode, Tiffany shares real-life strategies for prioritizing fitness and nutrition when you’ve got a busy household, a demanding schedule, and zero quiet time. Episode Overview If you’ve ever felt like there’s simply no time to work out or cook healthy meals between homeschooling, household chaos, and work, this episode will help you shift your mindset. Tiffany—mom of seven and multi-business owner—br...
In today's episode, Tiffany Wickes, fitness coach and busy mom of seven, shares the five truths about fat loss she would share with us if she weren’t afraid to hurt our feelings. From what it really takes to lose fat, to proper nutrition, Tiffany calls out the biggest mistakes she sees women making. She talks about what it takes to truly stay consistent and why most of us are not tracking our food and movement accurately. FASTer Way Coaching Method Thank you for supporting my smal...
In today's episode, Tiffany Wickes, fitness coach and busy mom of seven, shares the top ten most asked questions she receives from her fitness and nutrition community. From prioritizing time to work out as moms, to counting macros, Tiffany shares her best advice for achieving our fitness goals. She also answers questions about how frequently one needs to work out and what type of training is best for fat loss. Listen today to hear all her fitness tips and tricks! Thank you for s...
In today's episode, Tiffany Wickes, health coach and busy Mom of 7, breaks down the difference between exercising and training. She explains how exercising might be the reason you are not seeing consistent results. Tiffany shares how training helps you reach a goal through consistency and a thorough plan, even as a Mom on the go. Thank you for supporting my small business. Here are some brands I trust and use myself with a discount for you: Cozy Earth - WICKESSHOME for 20% off th...
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