Catholic Women’s Metabolism | weight gain, fatigue, insulin resistance, stress hormones, thyroid health, perimenopause, and metabolic resilience

Perfection in your diet, nutrition, or food choices is Never. Going. To. Happen.  And when you’re forced to choose between all or nothing, you tend to lean towards nothing.  This mentality and roadblock is getting in the way of you reaching your health goals.  Learn how to get around this with the 80/20 principle.   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://b...

A newlywed looks forward to becoming a mom, but is fearful--pregnancy, miscarriage, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum body changes can be so intimidating.  Guest Maggie Alford asks Kristen her top ten burning questions from conception to postpartum.  Of course, we try to focus on nutrition, but, dang it, there’s so many unknowns!  What actually happens when baby is coming o...

Without taking steps to improve your health, you’re looking at an inevitable future of continuing to feel uncomfortable in your body and slow weight gain that leads to chronic disease—and that’s a pretty bleak future.  Yuck.  Let’s take a look at how you can and why you should prioritize your health.  To restore intentional balanced eating is within your reach in this current season of life.  You’...

If someone claiming to be a nutrition professional wants you to do this _____, run for the hills!  We’ll take a look at the top misguided nutrition advice, including specific products, timing, calories, macro breakdown, restriction/elimination, and more!    Links and Coaching Info   Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://bit.ly/ bwstarterkit . . . Ready To Dive In?  JOIN THE BABY WEI...

Moms, here's what it looks like in your house 30 minutes before dinner all too often: -kids are starving, patience is thin -quickly scour the fridge/pantry/freezer -throw something on the stove -mediocre meal is put on the table just in time (if you're lucky) -nutrition quality is questionable -REPEAT.  Every.  Day.  This is the mealtime crunch-time cycle!! It used to be tiresome and painful, but...

“I cook Mexican foods so I’ll never be able to eat healthy.”  I hear this ALL the time! But, friend, let’s be real—whatever culture, region, country, or type of food you’re accustomed to is not the reason you aren’t meeting your health goals.  Here we’ll look at the steps to improve the meals that you know and love!   Links and Coaching Info   UPDATE: We’ve upgraded the freebie to the Her Weight H...

When #allthethings pile up, you often find yourself panicking and questioning how it can possibly be done! Guest Shelby Sheppard of the Evergreen Planner System walks you through Proverbs 31 so you can move forward on your motherhood journey with an abundance mindset and ready to take action. Guest Resources evergreenplanner.com @evergreenplanner    Links and Coaching Info   UPDATE: We’ve upgraded...

Drop the notion of the beach body for good!  7 reasons you DON’T want the beach body, covering all aspects of who you are—mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually.  This episode will encourage you to you roll into full-blown summer with confidence!   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://bit.ly/bwstarterkit . . . Ready To Dive In?  JOIN THE BABY WEI...

If weaning sent you on an emotional rollercoaster, did you feel alone? I know I sure did! I truly had no idea it would be so emotionally challenging. When Allegra Gast (registered dietitian, board certified lactation consultant, post-partum doula) set about to increase awareness of this challenge, she tugged at my heartstrings! In this episode Allegra will walk us through weaning—emotionally, phys...

If your baby refuses pumped breastmilk no matter how many tricks, tips, or bottles you’ve tried, you might be producing excessive amounts of one specific enzyme! You’ve probably never heard of this possible cause of your bottle-feeding problems, but you don’t want to miss this episode.   Heads up--this interview has reversed roles! Rachel Curtis, my very own doula and lactation consultant with my...

Here's an interview with pediatrician Angela Moemeka, MD, MBA, FAAP. If she could sit down with you, here's what she'd share about childhood weight, common food and bottle-feeding beliefs, and learning to love healthier foods!  Dr. Moemeka takes this opportunity to share her 4 steps for creating change and implementing healthier foods! @angelamoemekamd Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Ba...

Troubleshoot your kids' picky eating with registered dietitian Leslie Weidner.  She'll walk you through what's normal, what's not, and what to do it about it! Take home specific action steps from the episode to try today...and share it with your friends when it actually works! Guest resources: @easypeasy.familynutrition Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https...

Introducing the Mother's Day Month!-->For the rest of this month we'll talk about nutrition for the ones who made you Mama!  Four interviews will be coming your way: 1. how to help picky eaters 2. answers from a pediatrician 3. trouble-shooting breastfeeding issues and 4. weaning.  Can't wait to share these interviews with you, friends.  Happy Mother's Day!! Links and Coaching Info   Connect Daily...

You’ve had nutrition struggles, failures, and setbacks, and you’re not alone!  In this episode I get real honest and share with you my personal nutrition failures and defining moments along my journey.  My hope is that you will be encouraged to keep moving forward on your own journey.  We’re aiming for progress over perfection, here, friend! -Full-length shownotes can be found HERE .   Links and C...

Take a look at your day—do meals and snacks contribute to the chaos in your life?  Mom and kids can both be subject to constant snacking and little intake during actual meals.  The good news is that there are steps you can take to avoid this nutrition mistake and move beyond the chaos! -Full-length shownotes can be found HERE .   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit H...

This episode breaks down 4 practical tips to avoid gaining the #quarantine15-- the 15 pounds one might gain while during social distancing and lockdown.  While it makes for a good laugh on social media, weight gain can increase your risk for chronic disease.  These 4 tips can help you avoid weight gain during this pandemic. -Full-length shownotes can be found HERE .   Links and Coaching Info     G...

You're finding yourself at home and cooking more than ever lately (#coronavirus). You can make your increased time in the kitchen more efficient and enjoyable by creating four different zones. This episode will dive into these zones--how they work and what belongs in each zone. Building a healthy kitchen and healthy lifestyle begins with organizing your environment! Links and Coaching Info     Gra...

Here’s an interview with the founder of Living Plate Rx, Jeanne Petrucci, MS, RDN.  She provides a look into Living Plate Rx from the backside (this meal planning service is included in your Holy Healthy Mama Tribe membership!).  PLUS, as a fellow mom, she provides her BEST tips for implementing a flexible meal plan that fits into your current season of life. @livingplate   Links and Coaching Info...

Here’s an interview with Stefanie Gass.  She is the host of the top-ranked podcast The Mompreneur Mastermind Show, and her mission is helping, empowering, and transforming Christian Mompreneurs.  Stef helped me kick-start my own journey and I hope this episode gets your wheels turning on your own God-led calling! Guest resources:  The Mompreneur Mastermind Show @stefaniegass   Links and Coaching I...

Here's a discussion about eating on the go. But hold. the. phone.  No one is going anywhere during this pandemic! You can apply these solutions even if you are bringing take-out home. AND you'll get set up for healthy eating out when life does return to normal.  Stay healthy, friends, and remain faithful.   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://bit.ly/ bw...

Here’s an interview with Kris Dobvniak from Healthy Mama Kris and Uncomplicated Eating.  She helps women heal their relationship with food, and live healthy, whole lives.  Don’t miss the end where Kris generously shares her story of finding Christ as an adult. Waitlist for Holy Healthy Mama Pro Workshop:  bit.ly/mamawaitlist Resources: HealthyMamaKris   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE B...

Here’s an interview with Heather Johnson from the YouTube vlog, A Catholic Mom’s Life.  Some provides some great suggestions for how to live as a godly wife and mother.  Tip:  lots of grace! A Catholic Mom's Life   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://bit.ly/ bwstarterkit . . . Ready To Dive In?  JOIN THE BABY WEIGHT LOSS BLUEPRINT HERE:  www.kristennori...

Here’s a discussion about food labels.  A basic understanding of food labels will allow you to better understand what you are allowing to come into your home and into your body.  We’ll talk product dates, ingredients, allergens, and the ever-confusing nutrition facts label.   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://bit.ly/ bwstarterkit . . . Ready To Dive I...

Here’s an interview with Rachel Ballard a real-world, tell-it-like-it-is, marriage strategist.  Join us as we laugh through the real-life struggle of liking your husband and leave with three actionable strategies to improve your marriage today.    Guest resources: MrsRachelBallard.com @mrsrachelballard   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://bit.ly/ bwsta...

Here’s a discussion about what to keep in the pantry, where to keep it (eye-level, kid-level, etc.), and some expert organizational tips for you.  As you begin planning a pantry that suits your needs and conquers some of your day-to-day struggles, you’ll want to incorporate these strategies ASAP.   Links and Coaching Info     Grab Your FREE Baby Weight Starter Kit Here: https://bit.ly/ bwstarterki...