{"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! If you’re ready for meal prep made easy, simple workouts for busy moms, and real-life strategies to heal, fuel, and thriv…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T14:17:17.163995+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679"},"episode":{"title":"96 | Gut Health & the Momma Microbiome: What Actually Works (And What's Just Hype)","slug":"96-gut-health-the-momma-microbiome-what-actually-works-and-what-s-just-hype","published_at":"2026-04-20T06:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679/96-gut-health-the-momma-microbiome-what-actually-works-and-what-s-just-hype","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/strong-nourished-momma-postpartum-weight-loss-postpartum-nutrition-core-pelvic-floor-mom-energy-fatigue-postpartum-fitness-7094679","url":"https://wellnessbyval.podbean.com/e/guthealthformoomsandthemommamicrobiome/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ep9ezb8u8fizag9q/96_Gut_Health_the_Momma_Microbiome_What_Actually_Works_And_What_s_Just_Hype_8v8dn.mp3","summary":"Is your gut the missing piece of your postpartum recovery? If you have been dealing with bloating after meals, irregular digestion, postpartum anxiety, or weight that just will not budge despite doing everything right — this episode is going to connect some serious dots for you. In this episode sports dietitian, functional medicine practitioner, and postpartum wellness expert Val Warner breaks down what actually happens to your gut microbiome during and after pregnancy, why postpartum gut disruption is so common and so underdiagnosed, and what you can do about it starting today — with food first, always. Val covers the difference between leaky gut hype and the real clinical concept of intestinal permeability, what the research actually says about probiotics, why fermented foods are safe while breastfeeding, and when advanced gut testing like a GI Map is actually warranted versus when it is premature and expensive. What you'll learn: What your gut microbiome actually is and why it affects so much more than just digestion How pregnancy, birth, antibiotics, C-sections, and chronic stress disrupt your microbiome What intestinal permeability (leaky gut) really means — and what actually heals it The difference between prebiotics and probiotics and why both matter What to actually look for in a probiotic supplement — and what is just marketing Why fermented foods are safe and beneficial while breastfeeding The best anti-inflammatory foods for gut lining repair When a GI Map is worth it — and when food foundations come first How gut health connects to postpartum anxiety, weight resistance, and energy Episodes mentioned: Episode 94 — Why You're Always Tired as a Momma: 4 Root Causes of Fatigue Episode 95 — The 4 Nutrient Deficiencies Stealing Your Energy as a Momma Episode 68 —…","meta_description":"Is your gut the missing piece of your postpartum recovery? 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