The Well Nourished Mama Brooke Harmer

I'm sure you know that lifting weights is an important part of a healthy pregnancy, but did you know that prenatal strength training impacts your health for more than just 9 months? In today's episode, we talk about how staying active can positively impact your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery and how to safely start or return to exercise once you're expecting. We'll also discuss the best exercises for pregnant women. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert advice to help you stay strong and healthy throughout your pregnancy journey. Click HERE for today’s shownotes.

In this episode, we dive into the crucial importance of advocating for your health in the postpartum period and discover why postpartum is a unique and often challenging phase of a health journey, both physically and emotionally. We’ll also explore common struggles moms face after giving birth and discuss why the current healthcare system may not provide the support needed without proactive asking. Towards the end, we learn how to effectively advocate for our wellbeing, get the help we deserve, and navigate this transformative time with confidence. Click HERE for today’s shownotes.

If you’ve ever dealt with pain, whether acute or chronic, you’ve probably dealt with weak fascia. And if you usually feel mental or emotional stress in a physical way, like with a tense neck or a clenched jaw, you’ve felt the effects of tense fascia. In today’s episode with Julia Blackwell, we learn all about fascia and the role it plays in our overall health. We also learn about the connection between stress and fascia, how to release fascia, the secret to growing old gracefully, and specific techniques for alleviating common aches and pains throughout the body. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

When you listen to mom stories online or in talking to your family, it seems like they’re always doom and gloom. They talk about the sleepless nights, the sore nipples, all the postpartum-body discomforts, toddler tantrums, and sibling rivalries. But what about all the beautiful parts of being a mom? That’s what I want to talk about today. I want to share some things with you that I only wish someone had told me before having kids - in the best way possible. Tune in to hear my words of positivity and encouragement, as well as some tips to help you navigate the difficult. Click HERE for today’s shownotes.

This week my husband and I celebrate 5 years of marriage! In honor of our anniversary, I thought it would be fun to share some of the lessons we’ve learned…TOGETHER. That’s right, Tyler is my guest for today’s episode! Whether you’re single, engaged, or married for years already, I truly believe you’ll learn at least one thing that can help you in your relationship. We talk about everything from communication skills to parenting to household responsibilities and even intimacy and we share lots of examples for each tip to help you see it in action, too. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

If you’ve ever been told that you had to choose between your career and your family, this episode is for you. I sat down with Meg Miles, a wife, mom of 4, and entrepreneur, to talk about her story of chasing her dreams in the workforce while raising her children full time at home. Listen to her real, raw, and emotional journey of struggle, risk, and heartache while also celebrating her biggest wins and lessons learned along the way. At the end, you’ll also get to hear Meg’s experience with postpartum anxiety and how it’s shaped her approach to motherhood and entrepreneurship moving forward. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.