Ever been told your picky eater will just grow out of it?

That's not always true.

And some of the things we're doing to TRY to get our kids to eat more could actually be making picky eating WORSE. 👀

In this week's episode, I'm sitting down IN PERSON with my dietitian bestie Alyssa, a registered dietitian, picky eating specialist, and founder of Nutrition for Littles.

She's helped over 14,000 families tackle picky eating, and we're breaking down what actually works (and what doesn't).

I'm also sharing a little about our own feeding struggles with my son Ashton. Between Down syndrome, autism, and celiac disease, feeding has been anything but easy. So I know firsthand how frustrating and stressful mealtimes can be when your child barely eats anything.

The good news? There are simple things you can start doing TODAY to help your child feel more comfortable trying new foods, without the bribing, begging, or making 3 different dinners every night.

In this episode, we're covering:

🍽️ Why picky eating isn't always “just a phase” kids grow out of

🥦 Why bribing, praising, and asking for "3 more bites" might actually make things worse

💛 Why your child's picky eating isn't necessarily something you caused (but something you can improve)

🔍 The different reasons kids become picky eaters (and why there's no one-size-fits-all solution)

🌮 How to make ONE family dinner instead of cooking separate meals for everyone

🔢 When picky eating becomes a bigger concern and it's time to get extra support

🦠 How the variety of foods your child eats can impact their gut health, mood, sleep, and behavior

Whether your toddler suddenly refuses foods they used to love or you've been struggling with picky eating for YEARS, this episode is packed with practical tips you can actually use.

And no, none of them involve spending an hour cutting sandwiches into cute little shapes.

👉 Get 50% off Alyssa's picky eating program, Table Talk: https://checkout.nutritionforlittles.com/a/5aDjI2avwN7/brookemiller

👉 Want to ask Alyssa YOUR picky eating questions? She's hosting a private Q&A inside Busy Mom Meals! Join us here: https://busymommeals.com/monthly

👉 Follow Alyssa on Instagram: @nutrition.for.littles

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Dietitian Recommended Supplements + Vitamins: I put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more.

👉 Click here to see my favorites & get my provider discount

And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪

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If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again.

Still trying to get fit after kids?

Here's something I wish more moms knew: You can be stronger, healthier, and fitter in your 30s and 40s than you were in your 20s. Even after having kids! 🙌

I'm almost 40, have 3 kids, and I'm actually stronger and healthier now than I was as a college athlete.

And no, I'm not spending hours at the gym or eating chicken and broccoli every night.

But here's the thing. What worked in your 20s might not work best for you now. Between pregnancy, breastfeeding, getting older, and the nonstop chaos of motherhood, your body AND your life have changed.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest mistakes I see moms making when trying to get fit after kids and the simple things you can do instead.

Because getting healthier shouldn't require MORE time and energy you don't have!

In This Episode, We're Talking About:

💪 Why more cardio isn't always the answer (and what you actually need as you age)

📉 How changes in hormones and muscle mass can affect your weight after kids

🥑 Why fiber matters for blood sugar, gut health, and even perimenopause symptoms

🩸 How pregnancy and breastfeeding impact your nutrient needs and which labs to ask about

☕ My thoughts on creatine, collagen, and protein powder (especially in your 30s + 40s)

😴 How sleep, stress, and alcohol can impact your progress

Here's What I Want You to Remember

You don't need more hours at the gym, a restrictive diet, or a complete lifestyle overhaul to get healthier after kids.

Focus on the things that actually move the needle. Strength training, enough protein and fiber, better sleep, and small habits you can stick with.

Pick ONE thing and start there.

The goal isn't to get your 20-year-old body back. It's to feel stronger and healthier in the body you have NOW.

Want to eat more protein and fiber without spending hours meal planning, cooking, and cleaning up? Get simple, high-protein, high-fiber meals, grocery lists, and tools that make healthy eating SO much easier.

👉 Check out Busy Mom Meals here: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly

📲 Come hang out with me on Instagram! @nutrition.for.mamas

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Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and isn't medical advice. Check with your healthcare provider before starting new supplements, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.

Dietitian Recommended Supplements + Vitamins: I put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more.

👉 Click here to see my favorites & get my provider discount

And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪

Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller

If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again.

Thinking about starting a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro? Watch this first. 👀

A friend of mine got a GLP-1 online by filling out a quick questionnaire. No doctor looked at her medical history. Nobody checked in on her side effects. They just kept raising her dose.

Red flag. 🚩

I’m not anti-GLP-1. I think it can be a great tool for a lot of people. I’m anti-using it without support.

In this episode I’m sharing my honest, registered dietitian take on GLP-1s for moms. We cover what the research actually says about weight loss, blood sugar, and heart health. Then we get into the stuff nobody’s talking about: compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, online telehealth shortcuts, muscle loss, and what to know if you’re breastfeeding or trying to conceive.

In this episode you’ll learn: ✅ Who a GLP-1 can really help (and who should pause first) ✅ What the research says about weight loss, A1C, and heart health ✅ The side effects 74% of people on semaglutide experienced ✅ Why exercise and protein decide if you lose fat or muscle ✅ Why compounded is NOT the same as FDA approved ✅ The mindset check I’d do before starting ✅ How to use the first 30 to 90 days on a GLP-1 to your advantage ✅ Why I think meeting with a dietitian should be required ✅ Can you take a GLP-1 while breastfeeding? (And how to lose weight without one)

Timestamps 00:00 Before you order a GLP-1 online 01:31 Where I stand on GLP-1s 02:17 What the research says 04:11 Who might benefit from one 05:09 Why exercise changes everything 05:47 Side effects nobody wants 06:56 The mindset check 09:50 The online access problem 12:33 Compounded vs FDA approved 13:57 Why doctor follow-up matters 15:54 Rapid weight loss and muscle loss 16:30 My hot take: dietitians should be required 17:49 The first 90 day window 19:00 Trying to conceive, pregnant, or breastfeeding 20:25 Final thoughts

🍽️ Want high-protein, high-fiber meals without overthinking it? Whether you’re on a GLP-1 or not, I’ll tell you exactly what to eat every week. Simple meals. Minimal cleanup. Kid-approved. 👉 Join Busy Mom Meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly

💬 Tell me in the comments: have you or a friend tried a GLP-1? What was your experience like?

📲 Come say hi on Instagram: @nutrition.for.mamas 🔔 Subscribe! New episodes drop every Tuesday.

Explore other resources: Dietitian Recommended Supplements + Vitamins: I put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store. You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more.

👉 Click here to see my favorites & get my provider discount

And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutrition.for.mamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪

Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller

If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️

This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before starting or changing any medication.

You have a meal plan. You have a workout plan. So why aren't you following them?

Mindset coach Brad Bizjack is back for round 2! He's trained nearly 100,000 people in lasting behavior change. In this episode we get into what's really going on under the hood when you "fall off the wagon."

Brad shares a pretty polarizing take: self-sabotage is physically impossible. We talk about the 6 human needs behind every behavior (yes, even the 11pm fridge raid), why blaming yourself never leads to success, and the well-intentioned mistake so many parents make.

If you know what to do but can't get yourself to do it, this one's for you. 💛

In this episode:

00:00 Why the perfect meal plan isn't always enough

01:48 Health, wealth, and relationships all feed each other

02:33 1,000 moms, same meal plan, totally different results. Why?

06:07 The 6 human needs driving every action (and inaction)

12:26 Why success is never built on self-blame

13:45 Brad's polarizing take: self-sabotage isn't real

16:21 The one thing that makes consistency actually stick

20:12 All-or-nothing vs. "just outside your comfort zone"

21:46 The well-intentioned mistake most parents make

26:53 The most common limiting beliefs moms carry

29:41 Two identical moms, two different results: the 5 levels of behavior change

34:05 Choose your hard

35:31 First steps to shift your identity (the Scrooge method 👻)

38:17 Join the FREE 5-day Success Challenge

Resources mentioned:

Brad's FREE 5-Day Success Challenge (starts Monday, October 19, replays available): http://www.bradbizjack.com/a/2148328314/Dhd2B7oM

Listen to Brad's first episode from last year: https://youtu.be/hbenMq_k_WU?si=cv8Q1fMvf2cyl9IA

Connect with Brad on Instagram: @bradbizjack

Brad's podcast: Rewire Your Mind Podcast

If skipping meals or grabbing random food because you are too busy is one of the things keeping you stuck, Busy Mom Meals can help.

You get quick, high-protein, high-fiber meals with grocery lists already made for you.

Less planning. Less decision fatigue. Less standing in the kitchen at 5 PM wondering what everyone is eating.

Join Busy Mom Meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly

I also put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store.

You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more.

👉 Click the supplement link in the show notes to see my favorites.

And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutritionformamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪

Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller

💛 Explore all programs and resources:

https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition

Free Nutrition Workshops For Moms: https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshops-for-moms

If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️

If you’re skipping breakfast, doing cardio all the time, and still not seeing results…

this episode is for you.

Because some of the biggest things keeping moms stuck are the SAME mistakes I made in my 20s.

And yes… I made them while I was literally a college athlete and studying to become a dietitian. 😂

In this episode, I’m breaking down six weight loss mistakes I made years ago that I still see moms making all the time.

We talk about:

✨ The breakfast you’re eating that may be backfiring later in the day ✨ The alcohol habit that can make weight loss harder ✨ The workout moms need to be adding in & the one they can let go off ✨ Guilt and shame when over-eating or bingeing and how to shift those thoughts ✨ The nutrient deficiencies that may be making things harder ✨ Why consistency with supplements matters

This is not about feeling bad for what you’re doing wrong.

It is about noticing what might be getting in your way.

Because once you see it, you can change it.

And please do not try to fix all six things tomorrow. 😅

Pick one.

Get that one feeling easier and more consistent.

Then move on to the next.

That is how you build habits that actually last.

If skipping meals or grabbing random food because you are too busy is one of the things keeping you stuck, Busy Mom Meals can help.

You get quick, high-protein, high-fiber meals with grocery lists already made for you.

Less planning. Less decision fatigue. Less standing in the kitchen at 5 PM wondering what everyone is eating.

👉 Check out Busy Mom Meals

I also put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store.

You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more.

👉 Click the supplement link in the show notes to see my favorites.

And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutritionformamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪

Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller

💛 Explore all programs and resources:

https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition

Free Nutrition Workshops For Moms: https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshops-for-moms

If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️

💛 Explore all programs and resources:

https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition

Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/

Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller

Free Nutrition Workshops For Moms: https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshops-for-moms

Browse my Supplement & Vitamin Recommendations here: I’ve organized the vitamins and supplements I recommend most often (and personally take) into my dietitian-curated supplement store so it’s easy to find the exact brands I trust.

Browse them here: https://www.busymommeals.com/supplementstore

Create a free account (takes about 30 seconds), then scroll down to see my recommended supplement plans. You can also turn on Subscribe & Save for an extra discount and automatic shipping so you never run out.

Is weaning from breastfeeding supposed to feel this hard?

Maybe you’re ready to stop, but your baby isn’t.

Maybe your baby seems ready, but you’re the one having a hard time letting go.

Or maybe you thought you’d feel relieved… and instead you feel sad, guilty, weepy, or all over the place.

In this episode, I’m talking about why weaning can feel so emotional, what is happening with your hormones, and how to make the process easier for both you and your baby.

We’re also talking about one BIG breastfeeding and weaning weight-loss myth that I hear all the time.

Inside this episode, we cover: ✨ Why weaning can bring up grief, guilt, and sadness ✨ What happens to prolactin, oxytocin, estrogen, and progesterone as you wean ✨ Why gradual weaning can be easier physically and emotionally ✨ How to replace the connection of a feed instead of just removing it ✨ What to do if your baby gets upset when you drop a feed ✨ How to lower the risk of engorgement, clogged ducts, and mastitis ✨ Signs your baby may be ready to wean ✨ Signs YOU may be ready to wean ✨ The common weaning and weight loss myth debunked

One thing I really want you to remember:

You can know that weaning is the right decision and still feel sad about it.

Those two things can coexist at the same time. ❤️

And whether you breastfed for a day, a week, a month, a year, or two years, that took work.

You did something really hard and should be proud.

If figuring out what to eat is one of the decisions you're tired of making every single day, Busy Mom Meals was made for you.

You'll get quick, high-protein, balanced meals with minimal time in the kitchen PLUS organized grocery lists so healthy eating takes way less brainpower.

👉 Check out Busy Mom Meals

I also put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store.

You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more.

👉 Click the supplement link in the show notes to see my favorites.

And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutritionformamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪

Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller

💛 Explore all programs and resources:

https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition

Free Nutrition Workshops For Moms: https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshops-for-moms

If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️

Do you ever feel like sugar has a grip on you or that you’re addicted and can’t keep sugar or treats in the house?

Maybe you’re craving something sweet every afternoon, wondering if fruit is “too much sugar,” or assuming dessert is the biggest problem.

But there’s a lot more going on.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between added sugar and natural sugar, how sugar can affect your blood sugar, energy, cravings, and weight, and where added sugar may be sneaking into your day without you even realizing it.

We’re also talking about why fruit is NOT the enemy and why your coffee order may be making a much bigger difference than your bowl of berries. 🙃

Inside this episode, we cover:

✨ The difference between natural sugar and added sugar ✨ Why blood sugar spikes and crashes matter to your weight and energy ✨ Why pairing carbs with protein and fat can help ✨ Where added sugar is hiding in everyday foods and drinks ✨ The coffee drinks that can pack in way more sugar than you think & what to order instead ✨ My take on diet soda vs. regular soda ✨ Easy ways to lower sugar when baking ✨ How to make dessert more balanced without giving it up

This episode is NOT about cutting out all sugar.🍫

It is about understanding what is actually affecting your body so you can make simple changes without feeling like you need to live on chicken and broccoli and avoid all dessert forever. 😅

If figuring out what to eat is one of the decisions you're tired of making every single day, Busy Mom Meals was made for you.

You'll get quick, high-protein, balanced meals with minimal time in the kitchen PLUS organized grocery lists so healthy eating takes way less brainpower.

👉 Check out Busy Mom Meals using the link in the show notes.

I also put the supplements I personally use and recommend into one simple online supplement store.

You'll find options organized for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, menopause, energy, gut health, sleep, stress, and more.

👉 Click the supplement link in the show notes to see my favorites.

And come hang out with me on Instagram @nutritionformamas for easy meals, realistic nutrition tips, and plenty of messy mom life behind the scenes. 🤪

Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller

💛 Explore all programs and resources:

https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition

Free Nutrition Workshops For Moms: https://www.busymommeals.com/free-workshops-for-moms

If this episode helped you, send it to another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't need more willpower. She might just need a better system.

And remember, mama: you deserve to feel good again. ❤️