Strong Like a Mother

In today's episode, we're tackling one of the biggest questions women ask when they're trying to lose body fat: Is running actually bad for weight loss? You've probably heard conflicting advice. Some people swear by running to burn calories, while others claim it spikes cortisol, causes muscle loss, and makes fat loss harder—especially for women. So what's the truth? In th...

Life is never going to slow down. There will always be stressful seasons—moving, motherhood, demanding jobs, family responsibilities, vacations, illnesses, and unexpected challenges. In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest patterns I see with my coaching clients: treating life's chaos as a reason to abandon their health goals. The truth is, stressful seasons are when your healthy hab...

If you've ever felt frustrated because you're working hard but not seeing the results you want, this episode is for you. Today, I'm breaking down the difference between weight loss, fat loss, and body composition—and why understanding that difference can completely change how you approach your nutrition and training. One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is choosing workouts...

A week and a half after completing my first mountain marathon, I received a surprising comment on social media asking if I was pregnant. While the question made me laugh, it opened the door to an important conversation about recovery, body image, and what actually happens to the body after a major endurance event. In this episode, I break down the physiology behind post-race weight fluctuations, w...

In this episode, I'm sharing my personal experience with several popular peptides, including PT-141, BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, and CJC-1295/Ipamorelin. I'll walk you through why I decided to try them, what results I noticed, and where I believe they may have supported my recovery, training, and overall health. This isn't a conversation about finding a shortcut or chasing the latest h...

In this episode, Tiffany dives into one of the most talked-about — and emotionally charged — topics in the health and wellness space right now: food noise . Is it a real physiological experience? Is it just rebranded cravings? And where do GLP-1 medications actually fit into the conversation? Tiffany unpacks the cultural shift that has caused many women to fear hunger, appetite, and cravings altog...

In this episode, Tiffany recaps her experience running her very first mountain marathon — a brutal but rewarding 26.7-mile race with nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain around Mount Timpanogos in Utah. She shares what the training process actually looked like, how different mountain running is from road racing, and the physical and mental challenges that came with preparing for an endurance event...

In this episode, Tiffany talks about something she gets asked about often as a woman training outdoors: how to stay aware and safe while running alone. Whether you’re a beginner walker, training for long-distance races, or simply trying to get outside more consistently, this conversation is about balancing freedom, confidence, and wisdom — without spiraling into fear. Tiffany shares practical safe...

In this episode, Tiffany tackles a hard but empowering truth: most chronic health conditions don’t appear out of nowhere. While genetics and unavoidable circumstances absolutely play a role, many of the symptoms women are struggling with today are also the accumulated result of repeated daily habits — how we eat, how little we move, how chronically stressed and overstimulated we’ve become, how poo...

In this episode, Tiffany shifts the conversation from macros and workouts to something just as important — your relationship. Specifically, how the way you take care of yourself directly impacts the connection, energy, and intimacy you bring into your marriage. Because let’s be honest… when you’re exhausted, overstimulated, undernourished, and running on empty, your relationship is usually the fir...

While some people may think we are crazy to take 7 kids from Utah to New Zealand, this was a bucket list trip for us that we have been saving for for a long timem and guess what?! We had a great time!  Listen to hear my travel hacks, the activities and excursions we did in New Zealand, and how we stayed on track from a health perspective. We got a ton of hiking and other forms of exercise in, so y...

In this episode, we are revisiting an old favorite: 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...

In this myth-busting episode, Tiffany Wickes tackles one of the most misunderstood foods in the fitness world: beans. While diet culture has long labeled legumes as “too high in carbs,” Tiffany breaks down the science-backed truth about why beans may actually be one of the most powerful tools for fat loss, hormone balance, and long-term health—especially for women in midlife. Drawing on research f...

In this deeply personal and data-driven episode, Tiffany pulls back the curtain on her latest blood work results after months of navigating insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. From experimenting with keto to transitioning into a low-fat, plant-based approach inspired by Mastering Diabetes, Tiffany shares exactly what’s changed—and what hasn’t. She breaks down key markers like A1C, fastin...

In this episode of Strong Like a Mother , Tiffany speaks directly to the woman who feels like she’s doing everything “right”—eating clean, working out consistently, and still not seeing her body change. Instead of blaming age, hormones, or metabolism, she unpacks the real reason so many women feel stuck: they’ve been following advice that sounds right… but isn’t actually effective. Tiffany breaks...

In this episode of Strong Like a Mother , Tiffany breaks down one of the most overlooked—but essential—pieces of an effective fitness routine: periodization. While it might sound like something reserved for athletes, Tiffany explains how this simple concept of strategically cycling your workouts is often the missing link for women who feel stuck, inflamed, exhausted, or frustrated by a lack of pro...

In today’s episode, Tiffany shares a real-time life update from behind the scenes of Strong Like a Mother — including a rough health day that happened to line up with bloodwork and a vitamin infusion she’s hoping will help her bounce back. She also explains why her recent deload week in training left her feeling unexpectedly more tired and achy, and what she learned about the “parasympathetic rebo...

In this episode of Strong Like a Mother , Tiffany breaks down energy (nutrient) partitioning — the idea that getting “leaner” isn’t only about eating fewer calories, it’s also about where your calories go once they’re in your body. Instead of obsessing over restriction, she frames the goal as creating a body environment where calories are more likely to support muscle, performance, and recovery, a...

In this episode, we are revisiting an old favorite, a sit-down with Deena Thompson, Certified Nutrition Specialist, to discuss her health journey and how she became interested in nutrition.  Tiffany and Deena discuss how Deena's autoimmune disorder led her down a path of root cause medicine and how that changed her approach to health and wellness. Additionally, they discuss healthy and sustai...

This episode was originally recorded for Emily Galus’ podcast, Mama Uprooted — and we’re resharing it here because the conversation hits on something so many moms are quietly carrying: the pressure to “bounce back” after babies, and the confusion that comes when the old “eat less, move more” advice stops working. Emily and Tiffany talk honestly about what’s really going on in a mom’s body after pr...

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 per...

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 "disciplin...

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 pro...

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...

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, s...