# 88 | Carbs Are Not the Enemy: How Busy Moms Should Actually Use Carbohydrates for Energy, Hormones & Strength Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/88-carbs-are-not-the-enemy-how-busy-moms-should-actually-use-carbohydrates-for-energy-hormones-strength Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/88-carbs-are-not-the-enemy-how-busy-moms-should-actually-use-carbohydrates-for-energy-hormones-strength.md Podcast: [Strong & Nourished Momma | Postpartum Weight Loss, Postpartum Nutrition, Core & Pelvic Floor, Mom Energy & Fatigue, Postpartum Fitness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679) Published: 2026-02-23T07:03:00+00:00 Episode link: https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com/e/carbsarenottheenemyhowbusymoomsshouldactuallyusecarbsforenergyhormonesandstrength/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/29mfqu9v2gt4fhbn/88_Carbs_Are_Not_the_Enemy_How_Busy_Moms_Should_Actually_Use_Carbohydrates_for_Energy_Hormones_Strength7vvfx.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/episodes/88-carbs-are-not-the-enemy-how-busy-moms-should-actually-use-carbohydrates-for-energy-hormones-strength Duration seconds: 1184 ## Resource Ready to stop blaming carbs for your energy crashes and stalled fat loss? If you’ve ever tried cutting bread, skipping rice, or avoiding fruit just to feel exhausted, hungry, and frustrated — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Inside the Strong, Nourished & Energized Mom Method, we work through how to fuel your body in a way that supports strength, hormones, and sustainable fat loss — without dieting or extremes. Learn more here: https://wellnessbyval.com/program In this episode of the Strong & Nourished Momma Podcast, we’re talking about why carbs aren’t the enemy — and why removing them often backfires, especially for active and postpartum moms. You’ll learn how blood sugar actually works, why fatigue and cravings aren’t a lack of willpower, and how under-fueling can keep your body stuck in survival mode. We also discuss the difference between “too many carbs” and “unbalanced meals,” the symptoms of unstable blood sugar, and when lab testing like fasting glucose and insulin can help give clarity. If you feel tired after meals, crave sugar in the afternoon, wake up hungry at night, or feel like your metabolism slowed down after having kids — this episode will help you understand what your body is asking for and how to support it in a realistic way. Because fat loss doesn’t happen when you fight your body — it happens when you support it! Enrollment is now open! Join the Strong, Nourished & Energized Mom Method — an 8-week group coaching program for busy moms who want more energy, better consistency, and a stronger, more supported body. 👉🏽Learn more here: https://wellnessbyval.com/program Resources & Links: ✨ Become a Strong & Nourished Momma InsiderWeekly wellness tips, podcast updates, and exclusive freebies for busy moms.👉 https://… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/episodes/88-carbs-are-not-the-enemy-how-busy-moms-should-actually-use-carbohydrates-for-energy-hormones-strength/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/88-carbs-are-not-the-enemy-how-busy-moms-should-actually-use-carbohydrates-for-energy-hormones-strength.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.