The Healthy Mama Podcast

Ever get to the end of the day and wonder, what’s for dinner —again? Or think, there’s no way I can fit self-care into my da y? If you’ve ever felt like this, you’re definitely not alone! For women, especially those with an ADHD brain (whether diagnosed or not), establishing healthy habits like eating well, losing weight, and getting enough movement can feel impossible. Add in stress and that cons...

If I switch to ‘clean eating’ and ditch sugar, bread, and pasta, is that enough to lose weight? The short answer: Yes and No! In this episode we break down why “clean eating” alone often falls short of delivering sustainable weight loss results—and what you need to focus on instead. There are a few more things to think about to get the weight to move. Weight loss is like a puzzle – especially if y...

Did you know how much your kitchen can affect your health and even your weight loss goals? If your kitchen is a place you hate being in or isn’t functional, you’re less likely to chop those veggies or prep your meals. Your kitchen can actually affect your mood and energy! Camille Finan is an author, CEO of Kitchen Remodel Rockstar, and a carpenter with years of experience helping women create thei...

Join me in this Behind The Scenes episode as I talk about life updates, my struggles with my muscle-building journey, and the importance of letting our kids spend time in the kitchen. In this episode I share one of the most important lessons I learned over this past summer that will help you on your health journey: Progress Over Perfection. Listen in as I share how I had to embrace imperfection ov...

Ready to lose weight just by changing your thoughts?  If you’ve been on the diet yo yo train, if you’ve tried to lose weight and failed, if you feel like you sabotage your own journey, this episode is for you.  Get ready to listen to an amazing conversation I had with special guest Christina Woods that may just completely change your weight loss or health journey.  The way she got me to think of t...

Want some easy and free ideas to keep you going and help you ditch the belly fat?   Struggling with stubborn belly fat, inflammation, or just low on energy?  Finding it challenging to stay on track with your weight loss goals?  I’ve got you covered with my latest podcast episode packed with quick, actionable, and realistic tips you can start using right now!  In this episode, I share 10 easy chang...

Wondering what the most important steps are to feel amazing? Want to set yourself up for the best chance of avoiding cancer, dementia, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions? Feeling frustrated and out of control with your health? Then you’ll want to check out this interview with Dr. John Lewis, founder of Dr. Lewis Nutrition, professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and p...

In this episode of The Healthy Mama Podcast, we dive into the common mistakes women make when trying to lose stubborn belly fat. From skipping meals to relying on fad diets, and neglecting strength training to staying stuck in an all-or-nothing mentality, we unpack these pitfalls and provide actionable strategies to help you on your weight loss journey. Tune in to learn how to avoid these mistakes...

I’m so excited to share this 2-part episode with you. If you are on a weight loss journey, or you or someone you love has encountered a cancer journey, you are going to want to listen to both parts of this episode. Katrina Foe, a board certified holistic nutritionist, talks about extra weight as being a sign or message from our body and how we can actually be thankful to our body for letting us kn...

I’m so excited to share this 2-part episode with you. If you are on a weight loss journey, or you or someone you love has encountered a cancer journey, you are going to want to listen to both parts of this episode. Katrina Foe, a board certified holistic nutritionist, talks about extra weight as being a sign or message from our body and how we can actually be thankful to our body for letting us kn...

Being consistent with movement is hard. Really hard. Even when we know how important it is to get some kind of exercise into our life, it’s still really hard to be consistent with it. In this episode, I share the reasons why it’s so hard to be consistent, and it’s not what you expect, and the 5 ways you can increase your consistency that really work. Mentioned in this episode: - Episode 17: Puttin...

Are you tired of living with constant pain? Do you miss the days when you felt agile and youthful? If you've been nodding along, then you're in for a treat! Join us in this enlightening episode as we dive into the world of fascia with the incredible Julia Blackwell, an expert in fascia release and the mastermind behind The Fascia Remedy. But first, what exactly is fascia, and why does it matter? J...

Do you feel like it’s hard to stay healthy when no one in your family is supporting you? Do you feel alone on your health journey and overwhelmed when you have to make a meal for yourself and then another one for the rest of the household? Making multiple meals is frustrating, time consuming, unsustainable, and will lead to burn out and resentment. In this episode I give you several strategies so...

What are your feelings about mushrooms? Did you know they are actually anti-inflammatory and they can help decrease your risk of cancer? I didn’t know that either until I had this interview with Joni Kamlet from Real Mushrooms where she explained the amazing health benefits of these crazy fungi. If you’re working on losing weight, if you have cancer in your history or family history, if you’re wor...

What happens when you get to the end of the day and you’re tired and hungry with no dinner plans? Pizza? Take out? Fast food? Usually we end up with foods that aren’t supportive of our goals. If you’re trying to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and work on your health, you’re going to have to make a plan! Plan your meals in just minutes each week with my 4 step framework! In this episode I walk y...

Release any negative feelings about what happened last year or what you ate and drank over the holidays! It’s a new year and time for a fresh start! If you’re working on losing weight, reducing pain and inflammation, working on balancing blood sugar or hormones, then you’re going to want to learn the 8 steps to the most amazing year ever! In this episode you will get action steps and direction to...

Thinking about making some changes this year? Want to ditch pain and inflammation, lose weight, gain energy, and confidence? Excellent! If you’re planning on making New Year’s resolutions to work on those health goals, you’ll want to listen to this episode! Use the simple steps in this episode to set goals and resolutions that will actually work and set yourself up for success. Don’t become anothe...

Working on losing weight? Trying to reduce inflammation and gain energy? Without realizing it, you might be doing things that are actually keeping you stuck! In this episode, we talk about 10 things that you might be doing that are keeping you stuck, overweight, and inflamed and some solutions to help you move forward! Sometimes a little reverse psychology is what we need to really see what we nee...

Wishing you all a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving! In this episode we talk about gratitudes, what they really mean for your health, and a quick tip on making them more impactful and beneficial to your health journey. I also reveal an amazing Black Friday special that I’m so excited to offer to those ladies that are struggling to lose weight and reduce inflammation and are ready to get the help an...

It’s the holidays! They can be such a beautiful time of year but difficult at the same time with the abundance of food, the gatherings, the running around and extra commitments which can create challenges for our health journey! Have you felt like you’re missing out during this time? Do you worry about gaining weight or triggering more inflammation? Do you feel like there aren’t enough healthy opt...

Food is so expensive these days!! It’s so hard to stay within a decent food budget! Have you been trying to buy the healthier foods but are seeing your food bill go up? Can you really still eat healthy without having to get a second job? I assure you there is a way! In this episode we’re going to answer the question of how to eat healthy without breaking the bank and sucking the life out of your w...

Thinking of the fall season brings up flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, apples and pumpkin, and heart warming comfort foods often loaded with simple carbs and cheese! In this episode we talk about how to capture the flavors and the feeling of the season while still making dishes that are super easy and also help you stay on track with your health goals. If you’re working on losing weight and decre...

What do you do when times get tough? What does self care look like when things get a little crazy in your life? Do you skip your workouts or your walks? Do you start skipping meals or grabbing take out? Do you start missing out on sleep? Staying up late, getting up early? I want to share with you some difficult times I’ve been having lately and how I’ve been handling my self care during this time....

Could this new, popular diabetes and weight-loss medication, Ozempic, be the answer to our struggles to drop a dress size? Does it really work and is it actually safe? Or is it a fad that will be out of style in a year or two? Amy K Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach who gives us the low-down on Ozempic and answers AL...

Need more willpower to avoid that candy and the cookies and the pizza? Would you lose more weight or have better blood sugar if you just had more willpower? Or maybe you need more willpower to avoid the fast food stop when you’re out running errands. Then you need to check out this episode on why it’s actually NOT your willpower that you need more of to get through these situations. We dive into w...