Nutrition for Mamas

Ever been told your picky eater will just grow out of it? That's not always true. And some of the things we're doing to TRY to get our kids to eat more could actually be making picky eating WORSE. 👀 In this week's episode, I'm sitting down IN PERSON with my dietitian bestie Alyssa, a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, and founder of Nutrition for Littles. She's helped over 14,000 families tackle picky eating, and we're breaking down what actually works (and what doesn't). I'm also sharing a little about our own feeding struggles with my son Ashton. Between Down syndrome, autism, and celiac disease, feeding has been anything but easy. So I know firsthand how frustrating and stressful mealtimes can be when your child barely eats anything. The good news? There are simple things you can start doing TODAY to help your child feel more comfortable trying new foods, without the bribing, begging, or making 3 different dinners every night. In this episode, we're covering: 🍽️ Why picky eating isn't always “just a phase” kids grow out of 🥦 Why bribing, praising, and asking for "3 more bites" might actually make things worse 💛 Why your child's picky eating isn't necessarily something you caused (but something you can improve) 🔍 The different reasons kids become picky eaters (and why there's no one-size-fits-all solution) 🌮 How to make ONE family dinner instead of cooking separate meals for everyone 🔢 When picky eating becomes a bigger concern and it's time to get extra support 🦠 How the variety of foods your child eats can impact their gut health, mood, sleep, and behavior Whether your toddler suddenly refuses foods they used to love or you've been struggling with picky eating for YEARS, this episode is packed with practical tips you can actually use. And no, none of them involve spending an hour cutting sandwiches into cute little shapes. 👉 Get 50% off Alyssa's picky eating program, Table Talk: https://checkout.nutritionforlittles.com/a/5aDjI2avwN7/brookemiller 👉 Want to ask Alyssa YOUR picky eating questions? She's hosting a private Q&A inside Busy Mom Meals! Join us here: https://busymommeals.com/monthly 👉 Follow Alyssa on Instagram: @nutrition.for.littles Let's Connect! 📲 Instagram: @nutrition.for.mamas ⭐ Love the podcast? Leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more moms find the show! Dietitian Recommended Supplements + Vitamins: I put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more. 👉 Click here to see my favorites & get my provider discount And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪 Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system. And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again.  

Still trying to get fit after kids? Here's something I wish more moms knew: You can be stronger, healthier, and fitter in your 30s and 40s than you were in your 20s. Even after having kids! 🙌 I'm almost 40, have 3 kids, and I'm actually stronger and healthier now than I was as a college athlete. And no, I'm not spending hours at the gym or eating chicken and broccoli every night. But here's the thing. What worked in your 20s might not work best for you now. Between pregnancy, breastfeeding, getting older, and the nonstop chaos of motherhood, your body AND your life have changed. In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest mistakes I see moms making when trying to get fit after kids and the simple things you can do instead. Because getting healthier shouldn't require MORE time and energy you don't have! In This Episode, We're Talking About: 💪 Why more cardio isn't always the answer (and what you actually need as you age) 📉 How changes in hormones and muscle mass can affect your weight after kids 🥑 Why fiber matters for blood sugar, gut health, and even perimenopause symptoms 🩸 How pregnancy and breastfeeding impact your nutrient needs and which labs to ask about ☕ My thoughts on creatine, collagen, and protein powder (especially in your 30s + 40s) 😴 How sleep, stress, and alcohol can impact your progress Here's What I Want You to Remember You don't need more hours at the gym, a restrictive diet, or a complete lifestyle overhaul to get healthier after kids.  Focus on the things that actually move the needle. Strength training, enough protein and fiber, better sleep, and small habits you can stick with. Pick ONE thing and start there. The goal isn't to get your 20-year-old body back. It's to feel stronger and healthier in the body you have NOW.  Want to eat more protein and fiber without spending hours meal planning, cooking, and cleaning up? Get simple, high-protein, high-fiber meals, grocery lists, and tools that make healthy eating SO much easier.  👉 Check out Busy Mom Meals here: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly 📲 Come hang out with me on Instagram! @nutrition.for.mamas ⭐ Love the podcast? Leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help more moms find the show! Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and isn't medical advice. Check with your healthcare provider before starting new supplements, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or managing a medical condition. Dietitian Recommended Supplements + Vitamins: I put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more. 👉 Click here to see my favorites & get my provider discount And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪 Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system. And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again.

Thinking about starting a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Watch this first. 👀 A friend of mine got a GLP-1 online by filling out a quick questionnaire. No doctor looked at her medical history. Nobody checked in on her side effects. They just kept raising her dose. Red flag. 🚩 I’m not anti-GLP-1. I think it can be a great tool for a lot of people. I’m anti-using it without support. In this episode I’m sharing my honest, registered dietitian take on GLP-1s for moms. We cover what the research actually says about weight loss, blood sugar, and heart health. Then we get into the stuff nobody’s talking about: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, online telehealth shortcuts, muscle loss, and what to know if you’re breastfeeding or trying to conceive. In this episode you’ll learn: ✅ Who a GLP-1 can really help (and who should pause first) ✅ What the research says about weight loss, A1C, and heart health ✅ The side effects 74% of people on semaglutide experienced ✅ Why exercise and protein decide if you lose fat or muscle ✅ Why compounded is NOT the same as FDA approved ✅ The mindset check I’d do before starting ✅ How to use the first 30 to 90 days on a GLP-1 to your advantage ✅ Why I think meeting with a dietitian should be required ✅ Can you take a GLP-1 while breastfeeding? (And how to lose weight without one) Timestamps 00:00 Before you order a GLP-1 online 01:31 Where I stand on GLP-1s 02:17 What the research says 04:11 Who might benefit from one 05:09 Why exercise changes everything 05:47 Side effects nobody wants 06:56 The mindset check 09:50 The online access problem 12:33 Compounded vs FDA approved 13:57 Why doctor follow-up matters 15:54 Rapid weight loss and muscle loss 16:30 My hot take: dietitians should be required 17:49 The first 90 day window 19:00 Trying to conceive, pregnant, or breastfeeding 20:25 Final thoughts 🍽️ Want high-protein, high-fiber meals without overthinking it? Whether you’re on a GLP-1 or not, I’ll tell you exactly what to eat every week. Simple meals. Minimal cleanup. Kid-approved. 👉 Join Busy Mom Meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly 💬 Tell me in the comments: have you or a friend tried a GLP-1? What was your experience like?  📲 Come say hi on Instagram: @nutrition.for.mamas 🔔 Subscribe! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Explore other resources: Dietitian Recommended Supplements + Vitamins: I put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more. 👉 Click here to see my favorites & get my provider discount And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪 Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system. And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️   This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before starting or changing any medication.

Have you been saying, “I just need to lose the last 5 or 10 more pounds” for YEARS?  Maybe you've been saying it since your youngest was born. And now that baby is in elementary school. 😅 Those last 5 to 10 pounds can feel like a whole different ball game. And before you start eating less, restricting or adding another workout, there are a few things I want you to know… In this episode of the Nutrition for Mamas Podcast, we're talking about why those last few pounds can feel SO stubborn, the little habits that might be holding you back, and whether that goal weight is even worth chasing in the first place. Here's what we're diving into: ✨ Where your "goal weight" actually came from (and if it makes sense in this season of life) ⚖️ Why the scale changes from day to day, even when you're doing everything right 🍪 The sneaky little things that add up, like finishing your kids' leftovers, snacking while cooking, fancy coffee drinks, and weekend eating that could be holding you back 📊 Why tracking what you eat for just 1–2 weeks can be a HUGE eye-opener 💪 Why progress is about SO much more than a number on the scale 💸 The price of getting super precise with your nutrition (and whether it's worth it for you right now) 🔁 Why reaching your goal weight is one thing, but maintaining it is a whole different story Timestamps: 00:00 – Still trying to lose those last 5 pounds? 00:34 – Where did your goal weight come from? 01:54 – Why your weight changes every day 02:20 – Why I recommend a weight range instead of one number 02:50 – What nobody tells you about reaching your goal weight 04:07 – Finding your WHY beyond the scale 05:01 – Why the last 5–10 pounds feel harder 06:21 – The price of getting more precise 08:38 – Sneaky habits that can add up 09:58 – How weekends can impact your progress 11:56 – Why planning meals and snacks makes a difference 12:27 – Better ways to measure progress 13:21 – Why maintaining your results is the real challenge 14:52 – Deciding what's actually worth it to you Here's what I really want you to take away from this episode: You don't HAVE to chase a number just because it's been stuck in your head for years. It’s okay for goals to shift and change.  Maybe your goal is to feel stronger, have more energy, or finally feel good in your clothes again. Maybe it requires you losing weight. But maybe getting there doesn't require losing another 5 pounds. The goal is to build habits that help you feel your best AND fit into your real life as a busy mom.  Tired of guessing what to eat? That's exactly why I created Busy Mom Meals. Every week, you get quick, macro-balanced meals that take 15 minutes or less of effort, plus a done-for-you grocery list. No spending hours meal planning. No making separate meals for your kids. No overthinking what's for dinner. Just stupid simple meals that make eating healthier SO much easier. 👉 Grab Busy Mom Meals here: https://busymommeals.com/monthly Dietitian Recommended Supplements + Vitamins: I put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more. 👉 Click here to see my favorites & get my provider discount And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪 Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system. And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️ 💛 Explore all programs and resources: https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition Come say hi on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/ Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller Browse my Supplement & Vitamin Recommendations here:  I’ve organized the vitamins and supplements I recommend most often (and personally take) into my dietitian-curated supplement store so it’s easy to find the exact brands I trust. Browse them here: https://www.busymommeals.com/supplementstore Create a free account (takes about 30 seconds), then scroll down to see my recommended supplement plans. You can also turn on Subscribe & Save for an extra discount and automatic shipping so you never run out.  

You have a meal plan. You have a workout plan. So why aren't you following them? Mindset coach Brad Bizjack is back for round 2! He's trained nearly 100,000 people in lasting behavior change. In this episode we get into what's really going on under the hood when you "fall off the wagon." Brad shares a pretty polarizing take: self-sabotage is physically impossible. We talk about the 6 human needs behind every behavior (yes, even the 11pm fridge raid), why blaming yourself never leads to success, and the well-intentioned mistake so many parents make. If you know what to do but can't get yourself to do it, this one's for you. 💛 In this episode: 00:00 Why the perfect meal plan isn't always enough 01:48 Health, wealth, and relationships all feed each other 02:33 1,000 moms, same meal plan, totally different results. Why? 06:07 The 6 human needs driving every action (and inaction) 12:26 Why success is never built on self-blame 13:45 Brad's polarizing take: self-sabotage isn't real 16:21 The one thing that makes consistency actually stick 20:12 All-or-nothing vs. "just outside your comfort zone" 21:46 The well-intentioned mistake most parents make 26:53 The most common limiting beliefs moms carry 29:41 Two identical moms, two different results: the 5 levels of behavior change 34:05 Choose your hard 35:31 First steps to shift your identity (the Scrooge method 👻) 38:17 Join the FREE 5-day Success Challenge Resources mentioned: Brad's FREE 5-Day Success Challenge (starts Monday, October 19, replays available): http://www.bradbizjack.com/a/2148328314/Dhd2B7oM Listen to Brad's first episode from last year: https://youtu.be/hbenMq_k_WU?si=cv8Q1fMvf2cyl9IA Connect with Brad on Instagram: @bradbizjack Brad's podcast: Rewire Your Mind Podcast 🍽️ Stop Guessing What To Eat If skipping meals or grabbing random food because you are too busy is one of the things keeping you stuck, Busy Mom Meals can help. You get quick, high-protein, high-fiber meals with grocery lists already made for you. Less planning. Less decision fatigue. Less standing in the kitchen at 5 PM wondering what everyone is eating.  Join Busy Mom Meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly My Favorite Supplements I also put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more. 👉 Click the supplement link in the show notes to see my favorites. And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutritionformamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪 Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller 💛 Explore all programs and resources: https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition Free Nutrition Workshops For Moms: https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshops-for-moms If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system. And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️