The mom bod Blog
Grab your favorite (protein-packed) snack and dive into all things motherhood health + wellness.
How to prepare for a better postpartum recovery (before your next baby)
If your last postpartum experience was rough, here’s how to set yourself up differently next time
Postpartum fatigue: Why you’re not just tired because you’re a mom
Yes, the system is broken. But your symptoms still deserve attention.
Why you keep getting sick after having kids (and what your immune system is trying to tell you)
If every daycare virus takes you out harder than your toddler, we need to talk.
Why weight loss feels so hard after kids (it’s not just calories)
Why weight loss after kids isn’t a math problem and what actually matters instead
Why postpartum feels so hard in the U.S. (and what other cultures do differently)
What global postpartum traditions teach us about rest, nutrition, and why so many modern moms feel depleted
Your hormone symptoms are not “just motherhood”
When labs are “normal” but your quality of life isn’t, the conversation shouldn’t end there.
Should you get your cortisol tested?
Why “just stress less and meditate” isn’t always enough (and when deeper testing actually helps)
Worsening PMS, shorter cycles, and burnout in your late 30s? Postpartum recovery might be why
Why how you recover after having kids matters more than you think especially if you’re 35+
Are your postpartum symptoms really a thyroid problem?
A surprisingly common postpartum thyroid issue that explains a LOT of “normal” new mom symptoms.
Is caffeine bad for your hormones?
When coffee helps, when it hurts, and how to drink it without wrecking your hormones
Burnout isn’t always high cortisol: Why chronic stress can lead to low cortisol in moms
Something has shifted in mothers’ health over the last few years and not enough people are naming it.
Exhaustion: Is it hormones?
You’re not lazy, broken, or failing at motherhood. If you’re exhausted all the time, even when sleep improves, your hormones and nutrient levels are likely part of the problem.
Is perimenopause making you gain weight? Probably.
If you suddenly gained weight in your late 30s or 40s without any obvious change in your diet or exercise, it’s probably because of perimenopause. Sudden weight gain in perimenopause is common, but fixable. We just need a new plan that takes into account your evolving hormones.
Why am I so tired? (Hint: It’s not just sleep)
Exhaustion. It’s not just about sleep. And it’s not just part of motherhood. Sure, mental load is high but there is a 100% chance there’s a clear reason for your mom fatigue that is treatable.
The Myth of Calories In = Calories Out
How many times have you heard “calories in = calories out”? This tidy formula claims to hold the secret to weight loss: eat less, move more, and you’ll shed pounds. But real life (and actual research) tells a very different story. Let’s blow this myth up with some data.
The Truth About Testosterone in Perimenopause
Dubbed the “male hormone,” but it’s just as crucial for women. As perimenopause sets in, testosterone quietly sneaks out, and it takes more than your sex drive with it. This hormone deserves a bigger spotlight, so let’s break it down.
Is Perimenopause Making my Hair Fall Out? (Spoiler: Probably)
If thinning hair is making you feel 4 months postpartum again, it’s not all in your head. Perimenopause causes hair growth changes, but there’s a lot you can do about it.
Eating Clean is Ruining your Hormones
If you’re experiencing weight gain, fatigue, low energy levels, raging PMS, or hair loss—despite eating a healthy diet—that means that you’re not actually eating right for your own body. And it’s time to adjust.
Chronic Inflammation & Mental Health
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to mood disorders. Yes to therapy and meditation, but if your neurotransmitters are being altered by something physiological like inflammation we need to look under the hood to see what’s going on.
Nutrition and Mental Health (Part 1)
Anxiety and depression aren’t just about your external environment. The nutrients that you put into your body play a pivotal role in maintaining neurotransmitter balance, impacting mood and mental health. Read on for practical tips on using food to improve mood.
The Hormone Quiz
Are your hormones out of whack?
After pregnancy, your hormones don’t go back to normal on their own. Yes, even years later. Take the free quiz to find out if your hormones might be the culprit for all those mood swings, night sweats, and 3PM sugar cravings.
