Healthy By Heather Brown

Y'all know that we have skimmed the surface on the topic of macros, but not as much as what I am thrilled to do today with my guest, Lillie Biesinger from Lillie Eats and Tells. Lillie has truly hacked the system to create recipes with whole ingredients that are super macro friendly, meaning that they are high protein, moderate carbs, and low fat. And don’t worry if you have no idea what a macro is, we are going to talk about it more in this episode. If you’ve ever wished you could make macro counting simple and easy, I’ve got great news for you, Lillie has done the hard work for you. Tune into this to hear exactly how! Links Mentioned:

• My Meal Planning Ebooks
• MyFitnessPal – Get The App!
• How I Use My Fitness Pal To Track Macros
• One Week Healthy Meal Plan Freebie
• Mission Extra Thin Tortillas
• Siete Tortillas
• September Slim Down Challenge
• Walmart Shopping App
• Lillie’s Cookbooks
• Lillie’s Chocolate Shake
• Lillie’s Crunch Wrap
• Connect With Lillie

• Shop My Podcast Equipment

In This Episode, We Discuss: [5:25] How Lillie got started macro counting and why she started Lillie Eats & Tells [7:37] How counting macros changed Lillie’s life [8:42] The app you need to make counting macros so easy [10:36] What Lillie includes in her recipes that has changed the game when it comes to counting macros [11:30] What macros are and why it is helpful to track them [16:27] My story of how macros have been an integral part of my own health journey [27:13] How Lillie approaches meal planning and prepping (her answer is going to surprise you!) [28:30] How Instagram sets unrealistic expectations for us and the pressures from social media [34:03] How Lillie utilizes fresh ingredients in her cooking and the one thing that has changed her grocery shopping life [38:30] The top five things on Lillie’s grocery list each week [46:00] The meal Lillie would make if she only had 20 minutes [49:04] The one thing that is lighting Lillie’s fire right now [53:23]The Marriage Corner: It’s our Anniversary! Listen in as we discuss expectations, in particular expectations around birthdays and celebrations You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.

Today I’m excited to give you a glimpse into somebody that’s very interwoven with my health: Dr. John. I started going to him when I was pregnant with Finn, and Finn is now almost four years old. So we have a lot of history together! In the beginning, he was my chiropractor. As time has gone on, however, I have really enjoyed getting to uplevel my health and fitness with him. If you’re local to Birmingham, Dr. John is based in Homewood, Alabama. If you have anything going on with your health - diabetes, back pain, neck issues, or infertility - he can help through addressing the blueprint of the human body. I also ask him to get really nerdy with me about intermittent fasting, and I learned so much from him. I just can’t say enough good things about Dr. John, so I know you will LOVE this interview! In this episode, we discuss: [3:12] Dr. John’s practice, Archetype Health [6:56] The physiology behind fasting [13:14] Intermittent fasting to address type II diabetes [19:52] How intermittent fasting can affect women [22:01] Doing a 24-hour fast [25:24] What to eat pre-fast and post-fast [30:08] Fasted workouts versus non-fasted workouts [34:51] How Dr. John promotes the benefits of intermittent fasting [38:22] The Marriage Corner: A discussion with my hubby, Eric, about cold water immersion therapy Zero: Fasting and Health App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zero-fasting-health-tracker/id1168348542 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zerofasting.zero&hl=en_US&gl=US Blog posts about intermittent fasting: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/?s=intermittent+fasting You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.

Get excited - I’m interviewing my husband, Eric Brown! We’re talking about how we prioritize health, fitness, and our relationship. In this episode, we discuss: [1:35] Our interest in fitness when we met [2:19] How our parents have influenced our fitness over time [5:10] The importance of physical attraction in a relationship [8:43] Holding each other accountable for our physical fitness [15:57] Meal planning and cooking at home when life gets busy [20:35] Family activities for instilling a love of fitness in your kids [24:25] How we eat as a family [28:07] How to handle it if your spouse is not supportive of a specific diet eBook: ​​https://www.mylifewellloved.com/ebook Clean Eating Staples: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/freebies/ You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.

My guest today is Caroline Packard, who has a doctorate in physical therapy with pelvic floor training. She is also an athlete and a mom of three who has experienced and healed her pelvic floor dysfunction. I’m totally that mom who runs to the bathroom to throw on a panty liner when I find out we’re jumping ropes at the gym. If you can relate, this episode is for you! In this episode, we discuss: [1:46] Caroline’s background in physical therapy and pelvic floor health [3:06] Factors related to pelvic floor dysfunction [3:59] How to control our muscles and our breath to improve pelvic floor symptoms [5:38] Caroline’s athletic training [6:53] How having children changes our perspectives on our bodies [9:52] Incontinence after having a baby [11:46] Changes in mind/body connection after having children [19:57] How we can care for our pelvic floor [25:49] It is never too late to rehab the pelvic floor [27:07] Caroline’s opinion on stomach vacuuming [29:03] Where to start with postpartum pelvic floor care [32:00] What is making Caroline feel like herself right now on her health journey [34:28] The Marriage Corner: A discussion with my hubby, Eric, about how life changes after having kids Connect with Caroline: instagram.com/carolinepackarddpt Find a pelvic floor physical therapist near you: pelvicrehab.com Links Mentioned:

Team Building For Solopreneur Mamas Course & Workbook You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.

I’m so excited to talk a bit about my guilty pleasures, because they’re usually top of mind whenever we start a new diet. I asked my new friend, Nicki Entenmann, to join me today on the show. She is a top Faster Way to Fat Loss coach (If you don’t know what that is, don’t worry! We’ll talk about it in detail today), and I know you’ll enjoy getting to know her. In this episode, we discuss: [3:03] Nicki’s background and the Faster Way to Fat Loss program [7:25] How to practice intermittent fasting while still including treats in our daily lives [15:43] Measuring your changing body composition (look beyond the scale!) [18:16] Nicki’s experience with postpartum anxiety [23:21] Balancing motherhood with a career [25:48] Understanding love languages in a marriage [28:36] Building a supportive community for mothers [33:04] Nicki’s resources for health and weight loss [35:03] What is making Nicki feel like herself right now on her health journey [36:41] The Marriage Corner: A discussion with my hubby, Eric, about our experiences golfing - together and separate Connect with Nicki: www.nickient.com www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/#nickientenmann www.instagram.com/nicki.entenmann www.tiktok.com/@nickientenmann My 30-Day Intermittent Fasting Challenge: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/fastingchallenge Find out more about the Enneagram: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/whats-my-enneagram/ eBook: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/ebook Snag the 5 Minute Journal: https://amzn.to/3JYPCnE You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.

You want to fall in love with life and motherhood, but right now you feel like the conductor of the Hot Mess Express. Maybe you even have a desire to start a blog or a side business, but you don’t know where to start or how to find the time. Sound like you? If so, I invite you to stick around! In this episode, I talk about: [1:08] My experience with postpartum depression (You’re not alone, mama!) [3:44] My background and my business (What you can learn from my background and my business to start your own dream!) [4:14] The identity of “being healthy” and learning about my non-negotiables [8:14] What you can expect from the Healthy With Heather Brown Podcast You have a place here, mama friend! Be sure to take a screenshot of your podcast app on your phone, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @healthywithheatherbrown to let me know your favorite takeaway from this episode.