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Strong & Nourished Momma | Postpartum Weight Loss, Postpartum Nutrition, Core & Pelvic Floor, Mom Energy & Fatigue, Postpartu

Strong & Nourished Momma | Postpartum Weight Loss, Postpartum Nutrition, Core & Pelvic Floor, Mom Energy & Fatigue, Postpartu

Val Warner | Registered Dietitian, Postpartum Fitness Coach 105 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

This podcast is for postpartum moms who want to lose baby weight, heal their core and pelvic floor, and boost their energy. Hosted by Val Warner, a registered dietitian and postpartum fitness coach, it offers practical advice on nutrition, safe workouts, and healthy habits that fit into mom life. The show covers topics like diastasis recti repair, meal prep, and overcoming fatigue without rigid diets or exhausting routines.

Episodes

113 | What Nobody Tells You About Getting Strong After Baby — And Why It Can Happen Faster Than You Think
113 | What Nobody Tells You About Getting Strong After Baby — And Why It Can Happen Faster Than You Think Aug 17, 2026 1137 If you've felt discouraged postpartum thinking strength is something that's going to take forever to get back — this episode is really good news. Val breaks down two very different timelines: full recovery (physically, nutritionally, mentally) really can take one to two years, but real, visible strength gains can start showing up much faster than that — especially once one key piece is in place. V
112 | You Don't Recognize Your Body Anymore — Here's Why That's Not Your Fault
112 | You Don't Recognize Your Body Anymore — Here's Why That's Not Your Fault Aug 10, 2026 920 Ever catch your reflection and feel like you're looking at a stranger? In this episode, Val shares a deeply personal story — the moment two months postpartum when a pair of her own jeans wouldn't zip, and the identity crisis that followed. She breaks down why this feeling isn't vanity, isn't your fault, and isn't something to push past — it's grief, it's an identity shift, and it's your body havin
111 | Why Your Body Feels Stuck in Survival Mode (And How to Finally Get Out)
111 | Why Your Body Feels Stuck in Survival Mode (And How to Finally Get Out) Aug 3, 2026 936 Feel like you're doing everything "right" and your body still won't cooperate? Flat energy, a stalled plateau, foggy afternoons, wired-but-tired nights? In this episode, Val breaks down survival mode — what it actually is, why postpartum (and just plain busy) life practically guarantees it, and why you can't out-discipline a nervous system that doesn't feel safe. Val also shares a client story — a
110 | The Real Reason You Can't Stay Consistent as a Postpartum Mom (It's Not What You Think)
110 | The Real Reason You Can't Stay Consistent as a Postpartum Mom (It's Not What You Think) Jul 27, 2026 1346 Motivation is not your problem. Your system is. In this episode Val breaks down the real reasons postpartum moms struggle to stay consistent — and it has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how badly you want it. If you have been starting and stopping, falling off track, or waiting to feel ready — this episode is going to change the way you think about consistency forever. In this episode
109 | How to Eat Enough While Breastfeeding Without Tanking Your Milk Supply or Gaining Weight
109 | How to Eat Enough While Breastfeeding Without Tanking Your Milk Supply or Gaining Weight Jul 20, 2026 1891 You are breastfeeding, you are starving, and you are scared that if you eat more you will gain weight — but if you eat less your supply will tank. Sound familiar? In this episode Val breaks down exactly how to fuel your body while breastfeeding, why cookie cutter calorie advice does not work for nursing moms, and what eating enough actually looks like in real life — with specific food examples for
108 | Losing Weight But Still Feel Soft? Here's What's Actually Happening in Your Body
108 | Losing Weight But Still Feel Soft? Here's What's Actually Happening in Your Body Jul 13, 2026 2065 The scale is moving but you still feel soft, undefined, and not like yourself. Sound familiar? In this episode Val breaks down exactly why this happens — and it is not a willpower problem. It is a physiology problem. If you have been eating less, doing more cardio, and still not seeing the results you want, this episode is going to connect a lot of dots for you. In this episode we cover: Why weig
107 | Is Your Core Ready to Level Up? 5 Signs You're Progressing Too Fast (Or Not Fast Enough)
107 | Is Your Core Ready to Level Up? 5 Signs You're Progressing Too Fast (Or Not Fast Enough) Jul 6, 2026 1325 Are you doing postpartum core work but not sure if it's actually working? In this episode, Val breaks down exactly how to know where you are in your core recovery — and whether it's time to progress or time to pump the brakes. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions, still feel weak months (or years) postpartum, or you're not sure if what you're feeling during exercise is normal
106 | You Don't Need More Willpower. You Need This Instead!
106 | You Don't Need More Willpower. You Need This Instead! Jun 29, 2026 1266 How many times have you told yourself you just need more willpower? More discipline. More motivation. More of something you feel like everyone else has — and you just don't. What if willpower was never the answer? In this episode Val introduces The Willpower Trap — the all-or-nothing cycle that keeps so many moms stuck — and breaks down what actually creates lasting change: guidelines, curiosity,
105 | 3 Nutrition Non-Negotiables for Every Busy Mom
105 | 3 Nutrition Non-Negotiables for Every Busy Mom Jun 22, 2026 1360 What if eating well as a busy mom didn't require a complicated meal plan, a new diet, or hours of Sunday meal prep? What if it came down to just three things — done consistently — no matter what phase of life you're in? In this episode Val Warner, board-certified sports dietitian and postpartum nutrition expert, shares the three nutrition non-negotiables she has used through every phase of her own
104 | Stop Jumping Back Into Workouts Postpartum — Do This First
104 | Stop Jumping Back Into Workouts Postpartum — Do This First Jun 15, 2026 1740 Your doctor cleared you at 6 weeks. So why does your body still feel so off? Here's the truth nobody tells you: being cleared for exercise and being READY to exercise are two completely different things. And jumping back in before your foundation is in place is one of the most common reasons postpartum moms end up dealing with leaking, back pain, and a core that feels completely disconnected — mon
103 | 5 Reasons Your Body is Still Inflamed Postpartum — And What to Do About It
103 | 5 Reasons Your Body is Still Inflamed Postpartum — And What to Do About It Jun 8, 2026 1347 You're exhausted. Your joints ache. You feel puffy. Your digestion is off. And everyone keeps telling you this is just part of being a mom. But what if your body has been trying to tell you something — and it has a name? In this episode, Val breaks down the 5 real reasons your body is still inflamed postpartum — and exactly what to eat to start turning it around. This one connects a lot of dots. I
102 | Postpartum Body Image Nobody Talks About: Clothes, Comparison & the Mental Load of Living in This Body
102 | Postpartum Body Image Nobody Talks About: Clothes, Comparison & the Mental Load of Living in This Body Jun 1, 2026 1277 Your clothes fit weird. You're doing everything right — eating well, showing up to workouts — and your body still doesn't feel like yours. And watching other moms seem to "bounce back" while you're still waiting? That comparison spiral is real, and it's exhausting. In this episode, Val gets real about postpartum body image — the clothes, the belly, the comparison trap, and the mental load of livin

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