Trying to lose weight while breastfeeding can feel confusing — and often stressful. Many moms feel stuck between wanting to feel like themselves again and worrying about how nutrition or dieting might impact their milk supply.

In this episode of the Strong & Nourished Momma Podcast, Val interviews registered dietitian and lactation counselor Brooke Miller about realistic postpartum nutrition, metabolism, and sustainable weight loss during breastfeeding.

You’ll learn how to approach fat loss without extreme dieting, why fueling matters for both energy and milk production, and how to support your body so you can feel stronger and more confident in motherhood.

This conversation is especially helpful for postpartum moms navigating body changes, fatigue, and conflicting advice around breastfeeding and weight loss.

If you were told the weight would just fall off while breastfeeding — and that hasn’t been your experience — this episode is for you.

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If you’ve ever felt confused by hormone advice on social media or wondered if you need to “cycle sync” your workouts and meals to support your menstrual cycle, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we break down what actually supports hormone health for busy moms — without extreme protocols, complicated phase-based routines, or unnecessary restriction. You’ll learn why your body can build strength across the entire cycle, how fueling and recovery play a bigger role than perfection, and what foundational habits matter most for long-term hormone balance and energy.

This conversation is especially helpful for postpartum moms who feel like their cycles are “off,” experience low energy, PMS, irregular periods, or are unsure how to balance training, motherhood, and recovery. Instead of micromanaging your hormones, this episode will help you understand how to create an environment where your body feels supported and safe to regulate naturally.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and want a realistic, evidence-based approach to hormone health, strength, and recovery — this episode will give you clarity and direction.

Research mentioned in this episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11278889/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11013220/pdf/nutrients-16-01008.pdf

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If you’ve ever felt confused about your menstrual cycle, postpartum hormones, or energy fluctuations — you’re not alone.

In this episode of the Strong & Nourished Momma Podcast, we break down what your menstrual cycle actually represents, why it’s considered a vital sign of health, and how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, LH, FSH, and testosterone impact energy, recovery, strength, and overall wellbeing.

You’ll learn why your cycle is more than “just your period,” how ovulation supports hormonal balance, and why postpartum moms often experience irregular cycles, low energy, or PMS symptoms — especially when stress and under-fueling are involved.

This episode is especially helpful if you:

• Feel like your cycle changed postpartum
• Have irregular periods or short cycles
• Experience PMS, low energy, or hormonal symptoms
• Are returning to exercise and want to support recovery
• Want to better understand your body without overwhelm

If you’ve never been taught how the female hormone cycle works — this episode will give you clarity and context so you can start supporting your health more intentionally.

Resources & Links:

✨ Become a Strong & Nourished Momma Insider Weekly wellness tips, podcast updates, and exclusive freebies for busy moms. 👉 https://wellnessbyval.kit.com/insider

📲 Follow Val on Instagram Daily nutrition tips, postpartum support, workouts, and real-life mom wellness. 👉 https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbyval_/

🎥 Follow on TikTok Quick tips, education, and behind-the-scenes mom life + wellness content. 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnessbyval_?_r=1&_t=ZP-939HwTbMNup

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