{"podcast":{"title":"Strong & Nourished Momma | Postpartum Weight Loss, Postpartum Nutrition, Core & Pelvic Floor, Mom Energy & Fatigue, Postpartum Fitness","slug":"strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679","podcast_index_feed_id":7094679,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/wellnessbyval/feed.xml","website_url":"https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19448068/June_2026_Updatebb8q7.png","author":"Val Warner | Registered Dietitian, Postpartum Fitness Coach","episode_count":110,"summary":"*** TOP 2.5% GLOBAL PODCAST *** Are you a postpartum mom struggling to feel like yourself again? Exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering how to lose baby weight, heal your core, and boost your energy while caring for your little one? Not sure what to eat postpartum or how to fit in quick healthy meals and safe workouts at home? I see you, Momma! This podcast is your guide to postpartum recovery, nutrition, fitness, and wellness in a way that feels simple, sustainable, and enjoyable. You’ll learn how to nourish your body, rebuild strength, repair diastasis recti, support your pelvic floor, and create healthy habits that fit into mom life—without the stress of rigid diets or exhausting workouts. Hey, I’m Val — a Sports Dietitian, Postpartum Fitness Coach, and first-time momma. I know firsthand the challenges of postpartum fatigue, stubborn belly fat, leaking pelvic floors, and balancing your health with baby care. After my own struggles, I created a practical, sustainable approach to feeling strong, nourished, and energized—and now I’m here to help you do the same! 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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://…","meta_description":"Ready to stop blaming carbs for your energy crashes and stalled fat loss? 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