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In episode #150 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am answering YOUR questions! I put out a call for questions and here's what you were curious about: what I eat in a day, favorite protein powders, more about blogging, connecting with my husband with 4 kids, favorite and least favorite parts of homeschooling and more! Join Fit Mama Meal Plans here: www.fitmamarealfood.com/meal-plans/ Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio150  

In episode 149 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio we’re chatting about the concept of doing the hard work.  Why does it matter that we put in effort when things get tough? If you’ve been needing some encouragement around making a shift in an area in your life, this episode is for you. Join the FREE 4 Day Dinner Prep Challenge and get a 1 week meal plan sent to you: https://fit-mama-real-food.ck.page/ec6bcaedb6 Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio149/  

In episode #148 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio Abby DeGraff, certified personal training and mom of 4, joins me to chat about finding freedom in fitness and food. Abby shares her story of fitness and how motherhood was really a catalyst into her making a change in how she looked at and used fitness. We get into how to make the shift in finding more freedom in fitness and how mindset is key to all of this. You will get so much out of this wonderful conversation, enjoy! Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio148

In episode 147 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio Robyn Downs, speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and author of The Feel Good Effect joins me to chat about cultivating healthy habits and behaviors. Robyn and I talk about why creating new habits is difficult, why perfectionistic thinking is limiting and strategies to create habits that will leave you feeling good. Enjoy the show! Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio147

In episode #146 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am joined once again by Michelle Kenney! We dive into some of the other hard parenting stuff today, specifically tantrums, hitting, punishment and rewards. Of course, the topic of connection is there because connection is so important! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio146/

In episode #145 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am joined by certified parenting instructor Michelle Kenney. Michelle is trained in Hand in Hand parenting and is passionate about helping others find their way through the murky business of being a connected parent. This episode is a light that I hope can guide you through some of the more challenging parts of parenting kids. In the episode we cover what Hand in Hand parenting is, the biggest parenting challenges she helps parents with, how to get kids to listen without threats and control and the importance of connecting with your kids, and practical way to start connecting with your kids TODAY. Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio145

In episode #144 we're re-sharing the past episode with Chel Hamilton, the calming voice behind the Meditation Minis Podcast. In the episode we talk about why quieting is so important, the benefits of meditation and what it can help with, how to meditate and different style of meditation, resistance, mindfulness and meditation for parents. So much good stuff. I absolutely loved this talk with Chel and know you will too! Show notes: https://www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio144

In episode #143 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio Julie Revelant joins me for a conversation around how to create craveable healthy foods for families. We get into why sneaking foods in might be problematic, the importance of fish, plant based foods and vegetables at breakfast time. You'll be left feeling more inspired and excited to feed your family! Show notes: https://www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio143

In episode #142 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio my good friend Heidi and I are sharing what our upcoming homeschool plans for the year will look like. We chat about our decision to homeschool this year, the curriculums we chose, along with talk about our fears and also what we're most looking forward to. Find all the resources we chatted about linked below! Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio142 Links from the show: Connect with Heidi on Instagram The Good and The Beautiful Exploring Nature With Children Masterbooks for History TypeTastic Music with Lindsay Book: The Call Of The Wild and Free Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order!

In episode 141 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am joined by holistic nutritionist Kelly LeVeque for such a great conversation around blood sugar and the Fab Four, which are protein, fat, fiber and greens. Kelly breaks down why each of those 4 components matter in building a body loving meal + gives us tangible examples of what that can look like on our plates. This is an episode you'll want to keep coming back to! Show notes: https://www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio141 The Fit Mama Meal Plans Membership is OPEN! JOIN HERE.

In episode 140 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio we are solving the question of "what's for dinner?"  I'll share my 4 step strategy to get more variety into your dinner routine, easily!  You'll want to grab a pen and paper and follow along with the steps!  If you love this episode, you'll LOVE the 5 Day No More Dinner Rut Challenge - sign up today, we begin Monday August 17th! www.fitmamarealfood.com/dinnerrut Show notes page: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio140  Links from the episode: Join the FREE 5 Day No More Dinner Rut Challenge! Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order! Sign up for the free 5 Day No More Dinner Rut Challenge  

In episode #139 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am dispelling the myth that feeding your family has to be complicated. In fact, it should be easy! I want you to stress less about food and that is what this episode is all about. I'll be introducing tips and strategies to help reduce your stress around food and teach you how to feed your family healthy food, with ease. Grab your free done for you meal plan at www.fitmamarealfood.com/freemealplan Show notes: https://www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio139

In episode #138 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio tune in for the 10 ways I'm simplifying motherhood. If you've looking for ideas to streamline different areas of your life, give one of these 10 strategies a try! Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio138 Grab the free family friendly meal plan! Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order!

In episode 137 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio Diana Rice, RD is joining me for a very welcomed conversation about letting go of guilt in motherhood. We talk about struggles and challenges that come up in the postpartum period and how to work through them. Diana is a lactation counselor and I loved the supportive way she spoke about how to give ourselves grace and the uniqueness every woman has in this season of life. My hope is that in this episode you feel uplifted, supported and encouraged! Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio137 Links from the show: Grab the free breakfast eBook! Connect with Diana: Website, Instagram Diana's article: Breastfeeding is a marathon (and you don't have to run it) Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order!

In episode 136 I've diving into 5 actionable tips to help you fight the afternoon energy slump.  Feel energized all day, even through the afternoon! We'll talk about sleep, nutrition, hydration, movement and decision making. Choose one, try it out, and see if it makes an impact. Then continue on with the next tips! I hope you feel energized and amazing all day, my friend! Show notes: https://www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio136 Grab the free breakfast eBook! Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order!

In episode #135 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am joined by Samantha Cassetty to dive into all things sugar!  Specifically, how to reduce sugar, watch out for sneaky hidden sugars and why all of this even matters. Find all the links on the show notes page: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio135 Links from the show: IGTV: Why Start A Family Favorites List Download: Family Favorites List Connect with Sam: Website, Instagram Order her new book: Sugar Shock Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order!  

In episode #134 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am sharing how to become a better home cook with these 10 tips. I've learned the easy, and hard way, and I'm sharing it all with you! As a self taught cook, I've failed a lot over the years. I've also had a ton of wins! My goal with today's episode is for you to enjoy cooking a bit more, make food taste better and feel confident in the kitchen. Thanks for tuning in! Show notes: https://www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio134 Links from the show: Episode #127 - Cooking on the fly with Liz Weiss My top 10 kitchen must haves to save time Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order!

In episode #133 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio we're chatting with Dani Lebovitz all about inviting kids to become food explorers. We'll learn about how to to encourage them to use their 5 senses, explore new foods with no pressure plus why this all matters. Let's dive into the fun, educational and inspiring episode! Links from the show: Connect with Dani: website, instagram Dani's latest book: 101 Descriptive Words for Food Explorers Food explorer place mats Dani's free resource library Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order! Check out our new podcast sponsor Cleaning Essentials! Use code fitmama15 to save 15% off your next order! Show notes page: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio133  

In episode #132 of Fit Mama Real Food Radio I am delighted to chat with Malina Malkani, a registered dietitian nutritionist, about feeding kids. She is an expert on this topic and has written about feeding kids from the littlest, to creating a course on solving picky eating. We dive into what parents should watch for in picky eating behavior from the youngest age, to school aged kids. You'll get practical solutions to begin implementing, and I know you'll be left encouraged with this episode. Hope you enjoy it! Show notes: www.fitmamarealfood.com/radio132 Links from the show Connect with Malina: Website, Instagram Malina's Book: Simple and Safe Baby-Led Weaning Malina's Course: Solve Picky Eating Thanks to our podcast sponsor Seattle Elderberry!  Use code FitMamaRadio for 20% off your first order! Check out our new podcast sponsor Cleaning Essentials! Use code fitmama15 to save 15% off your next order!