{"podcast":{"title":"Nutrition for Mamas","slug":"nutrition-for-mamas-6782582","podcast_index_feed_id":6782582,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thepostpartumreset/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thepostpartumshift.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17852023/Nutrition_for_mamas_podcast_2048_x_2048_px_980wv.png","author":"Brooke MIller, RD, CLC","episode_count":127,"summary":"Stop just surviving motherhood. Start feeling good again. I’m Brooke Miller, Registered Dietitian, Lactation Counselor, and mom of three. Inside the Nutrition for Mamas Podcast, we talk all things nutrition, health and mom-life balance. We'll cover postpartum and breastfeeding to quick meals, cravings, and energy struggles. Each week, you’ll get simple, realistic tips that fit your busy life and actually work. Expect honest conversations, guest experts, practical strategies, and a little humor to remind you that you’re doing better than you think. If you’re ready to boost your energy, feel confident in your body, and enjoy food again, you’re in the right place. Connect with Brooke on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T00:18:24.987849+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-for-mamas-6782582"},"episode":{"title":"101. Why Weight Loss Feels Impossible After Kids (And What Actually Works)","slug":"101-why-weight-loss-feels-impossible-after-kids-and-what-actually-works","published_at":"2026-01-27T13:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-for-mamas-6782582/101-why-weight-loss-feels-impossible-after-kids-and-what-actually-works","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-for-mamas-6782582","url":"https://thepostpartumreset.podbean.com/e/why-weight-loss-feels-impossible-after-kids-and-what-actually-works/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/egb6w38szubrtwva/Why_Weight_Loss_Feels_Harder9wdbd.mp3","summary":"You're eating healthier or less than you did before kids. You're trying so hard. But the scale won't budge and you're exhausted. If weight loss used to feel easy and now feels impossible, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why your body responds differently after kids, why \"trying harder\" actually backfires, and what actually works to lose weight in this season without burning yourself out. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why weight loss feels so much harder after kids (even years later) What actually changes in your body after pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding How depletion, stress, and mental load impact your hormones and metabolism Why \"trying harder\" and eating less keeps you stuck What happens when your body goes into protection mode Why staying stuck can feel safer than changing (even when you want results) The real shift busy moms need: support, not punishment What actually works: consistent meals, enough protein, simple routines Why consistency looks different now (and that's okay) How I lost 60 pounds and got 20 pounds under my pre-baby weight after three kids Weight loss after kids isn't harder because you lack willpower. It's harder because your body is more sensitive to stress and underfueling. When you skip meals, live off coffee, and push through exhaustion, your body goes into protection mode and holds onto weight. The solution isn't eating less or doing more. It's supporting your body with enough protein, stable blood sugar, consistent meals, and simple movement. Weight loss becomes a side effect of support, not punishment. ----------------------- Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💛 Explore all programs and resources: https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutriti…","meta_description":"You're eating healthier or less than you did before kids. You're trying so hard. But the scale won't budge and you're exhausted. If weight loss used to fe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":646,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nutrition-for-mamas-6782582/episodes/101-why-weight-loss-feels-impossible-after-kids-and-what-actually-works/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-for-mamas-6782582/101-why-weight-loss-feels-impossible-after-kids-and-what-actually-works.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}