Real Moms, Real Life

Down the path of mindfulness we run into a lot of ‘test’s’ in motherhood. Today we talk about the mindfulness needs in our relationships with partners and caregivers. Show Notes [01:10] Life Coaching (Kain Ramsey) – not sponsored! [04:34] In the Kitchen: Protein Powder (Collagen, Pea) [09:09] Movement Makeover: Sandbags [13:20] Mindfulness and Motherhood (Last week’s episode) [14:07] Mindfulness and Co-Parenting [24:45] Caregivers [30:06] Read More ...

Today we delve into what it means for us to be mindful. Show Notes [01:15] Give Stuff Away! (Buy Nothing Project) [06:10] In the Kitchen: Make a Big Salad (Andrea’s Current Salad) [09:03] Movement Makeover: Crawl [10:30] Mindfulness – Our “definitions” [14:15] Mindfulness in daily life [23:22] How to improve mindfulness: Meditation Apps: Calm, Headspace, Meditation “Where to Start” Article [29:10] Read More ...

Today we invited Kim Engstrom onto our show to talk about anxiety and depression, seeking mental health care, and what to expect. For more from Kim go to her website or check out her column! Show Notes   [00:30] Beth and Andrea’s Updates [01:06] Meet Kim [02:30] Holistic Counseling [04:38] Blood Work – Recommendations and Getting Read More ...

Do you strictly follow a restrictive diet? We delve into of few positives and a variety of negatives in this episode of which to be mindful. Show Notes [01:30] In the Kitchen: Find your superfood (Beth’s Superfood) [05:15] Movement Makeover: Stretch your hands [07:50] What constitutes a “healthy” fad diet? [09:30] Therapeutic Benefits vs Restrictive Behaviors [15:25] Client E-mail “Listening Read More ...

Let’s Eat! Andrea and Beth discuss what and how to eat after baby and why. Show Notes [02:58] In the Kitchen: Healthy Freezer Food [05:44] Movement Makeover: Get Outside [07:40] Postpartum Nutrition [09:05] Preparing Ahead: The First 40 Days, From Your Freezer to Your Family [14:00] Foods to Focus On: Morning Glory Muffins, Zucchini Muffins, Green Powder [22:05] Postpartum Weightloss [28:50] Breastmilk Read More ...

This week is all about exercise after baby! Show Notes [03:39] In the Kitchen: Drink more water! (Beth’s personal water bottle) [06:50] Movement Makeover: Stand [08:40] Postpartum Exercise/When to Start [14:15] What to Start With? [16:39] Then what? Jessie Mundell, Lauren Ohayon [19:10] Walking: Baby Carriers and Katy Bowman [21:08] Postpartum Diastasis [27:30] Don’t get your body back [30:30] Read More ...

How about exercise while you’re pregnant? Show Notes [04:36] In the Kitchen: Real Plans [08:08] Movement Makeover: Schedule it In [09:25] Exercise During Pregnancy: Restore Your Core [20:04] Early Diastasis Recti [24:08] Safe Exercise Positions [26:33] Me Time [28:40] Andrea’s “Feel Good” Birthday Subscribe Here: iTunes, Android, RSS Check out our sites! Beth and Andrea Join our Facebook Group Read More ...

Let’s Talk about Exercise! Show Notes [01:58] Child Development [05:30] In the Kitchen: Check your pans! Beth’s Recommendations [09:17] Movement Makeover: Squat [11:15] Benefits of Exercise [13:15] The Best Exercise [25:50] The Best Place to Work Out: Beth’s Favorite home pull up bar   Subscribe Here: iTunes, Android, RSS Check out our sites! Beth and Andrea Join our Facebook Group (Run Read More ...

This week we talk about preconception planning and infertility. Beth shares some news! Show Notes [01:42] In the Kitchen: Bone Broth (Beth’s Recipe) [04:00] Movement Makeover: Go for a walk [06:55] Infertility Statistics [08:30] Preconception Planning [11:30] Stress, Blood Sugar and Infertility [12:45] Prenatal Vitamins Thorne, Seeking Health Capsules and Chewables (Beth likes the chewables!) [15:00] Pregnenolone Read More ...

This week we talk about shame versus guilt, stress and sleep, and breastfeeding and mom-shaming. It’s a little longer than usual with these hot topics! Show Notes [03:40] In the Kitchen: Set it and forget it (Instant Pot) [05:37] Movement Makeover: Stretch your toes! (Stretching Socks, Yoga Toes, Stretching Video) [10:48] Shame vs Guilt (The Read More ...

Today Andrea and Beth discuss how Stress and Blood Sugar dysregulation are interchangeable. We review the physiology of stress, why we should limit it and strategies to do so. Show Notes [02:58] In the Kitchen: Use frozen vegetables [06:44] Movement Makeover: Stretch! Pec Stretch #1, Pec Stretch #2 Andrea’s Stretching Videos: Hip Opener, Hip and Read More ...

In today’s episode we discuss signs and symptoms of blood sugar dysregulation and how to combat it. You will find our tips on how to get moving with your kids and way to get the feeling of sweet without sugar! Show Notes [2:52] In the Kitchen: Try adding cinnamon, vanilla or cardamom to make things taste Read More ...

Mid January seemed like a good time to talk about eating intuitively and sustainability of habits. Today Andrea and Beth discuss what it’s like for them to eat intuitively and then how they make their habits long lasting. As a bonus this week, Andrea shares statistics on grip strength and cardiovascular disease and we discuss Read More ...

This week, after your weekly tips, is all about Beth. Beth found nutrition a little later on in her motherhood journey and she shares all about it this episode. Show Notes [3:50] In the Kitchen: Big Cutting Board and Sharp Knife [6:09] Movement Makeover: Take more trips [8:20] Beth’s Story [27:55] Me Time Segment Links: Cutting Board: Large Read More ...

Welcome to our first official podcast episode. This week and next you will be getting to know Andrea and Beth, your weekly hosts. This week is all about Andrea. She talks about how she got into nutrition and fitness and her transition to motherhood. You are still getting your tips of the week that will Read More ...

This is our introductory episode and my way to test how everything works! Head to our main podcast page here. Have a listen!