After having babies, many moms feel pressure to “bounce back” — eat less, work out harder, and shrink themselves as quickly as possible.

But what if that approach is actually working against your body?

In this episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily sits down with fitness and nutrition coach Tiffany Wickes to talk about what really happens to a woman’s metabolism after pregnancy, chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and years of putting herself last.

Together, they unpack why under-eating, over-training, and chasing quick weight loss often leave moms feeling exhausted, stuck, and discouraged — and how fueling properly, building muscle, and creating metabolic safety may be the true path toward strength and sustainable fat loss.

This conversation shifts the focus from shrinking your body to supporting it.

✨ Inside this episode:

• Why “eat less, move more” backfires after motherhood
• What’s really happening to metabolism after babies
• The truth about cortisol and dieting cycles
• Why carbs are not the enemy
• Muscle building for busy moms
• Supporting fat loss without restriction
• Realistic strength training for motherhood seasons
• Healing your relationship with food and your body

If you’ve ever felt like your body changed after kids and never went back — this episode is for you.

Your body isn’t broken.
 It may just need support.

About Our Guest — Tiffany Wickes 

Tiffany is a nutrition and fitness coach who specializes in helping women — especially busy moms — build strength, support their metabolism, and move away from restrictive dieting cycles.

Her approach focuses on sustainable nutrition, muscle development, metabolic health, and creating long-term results without punishment or extremes.

She is passionate about helping women feel strong, fueled, and confident in their bodies through realistic strategies that work within motherhood and real life.

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🌐 Website: www.tiffanywickes.com
 📱 Instagram: @tiffanylwickes
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After babies, most moms are told to eat less and work harder.

But what if healing your metabolism starts with eating more, building muscle, and finally supporting your body instead of fighting it?

In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany to talk about why so many moms feel stuck after pregnancy — and how strength, nourishment, and metabolic safety can change everything.

Your body isn’t broken, mama.
 You’re rebuilding.

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In this deeply personal and courageous episode of Mama Uprooted, we hold space for the kind of grief most people are too afraid to speak aloud — the sudden loss of a husband to suicide, the wreckage left behind, and the quiet courage it takes to rebuild a life from the ashes.

Our guest shares her journey as a young widow, navigating single motherhood, mental health, and the silence that often surrounds men's mental struggles. We explore how farm life, animals, faith, and raw perseverance helped her begin again. From losing friendships to finding new ones, from guilt to grace, and from numbness to new love — this is the story of what it means to truly start over when life doesn’t go as planned.

Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply learning to live again — this episode is for you.

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Motherhood can be overwhelming in ways no one prepares you for.

In this deeply honest episode, Emily sits down with her close friend Kelly to talk about anxiety, motherhood, scary birth experiences, alcohol as a coping mechanism, and the quiet ways moms try to survive when they feel lost and alone.

Together, they share real stories of numbing, shame, surrender, and healing — and how choosing faith, community, and support can change everything.

This episode is not about judgment.
It’s about honesty, hope, and knowing you are not alone.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by motherhood…
 If you’ve used alcohol or numbing habits to cope…
 If you’re craving peace, clarity, and healing…

This conversation is for you.

✨ Follow @kellyhazamy86 to hear more of her journey, strength, and story.

🌿 If you’re looking to support your body during healing, Emily helps mommas heal from the inside out naturally. Follow along as we heal and find ourselves again. 

You’re not broken.
 You were surviving.
 And healing is possible.

Breastfeeding. They say it’s natural… but for many of us, it’s also terrifying, exhausting, emotional, and unpredictable.

In this raw and honest episode of Mama Uprooted, we’re digging deep into the untold stories of breastfeeding—the identity shifts, the pressure, the pumping-in-a-car moments, and the grief that can come when your journey doesn’t go as planned.

Whether you’re a new mom nursing in the dark, a veteran who’s been through it all, or a mom who had to make a different choice—you’re not alone.

We’re joined by Katie Gillette, a certified lactation counselor and founder of Rooted Potential LLC, who brings calm, clarity, and compassion to the chaos. Katie supports moms through every season of feeding with evidence-based care and emotional grounding.

📧 Contact Katie at: [email protected]
 📞 Call or text: 517-648-9760
 📲 Follow her on Instagram: @rootedpotential

This week, we’re covering:
 • The emotional and physical toll of breastfeeding
 • Why supply struggles trigger shame and guilt
 • How working moms can be better supported
 • Healing when your journey ends sooner than expected
 • The power of real lactation support
 • And the reminder that every journey looks different—and every single one is valid

💬 Comment “nursing” on our socials for a free Mini Root Guide to help ground you in your feeding season.

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You are not failing.
 You are becoming.
 Let’s walk through this together.

What happens when the world expects you to bounce back after having a baby — but you don’t recognize yourself anymore?

In this raw and real episode of Mama Uprooted, Emily and guest therapist Kennedy unpack the invisible weight mothers carry as they try to navigate life after birth. From grieving the life you had before, to the identity crisis no one talks about, to the friendships that fade when you need them most — we’re digging into it all.

Whether you’re in the newborn fog or months down the road still wondering who you are now, this episode will remind you:

You're not meant to go back.
 You're meant to grow forward.

💬 Guest Info:

Kennedi Ruhlman, LLMSW
Licensed therapist & postpartum advocate
📍 Based in Michigan
📲 www.mijourney.net

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This week on Mama Uprooted, we're digging deep into the emotional and practical reality of working motherhood. Whether you're at home, in an office, or somewhere in between, the pressure to do it all — and do it well — is real.

Emily and Jessica unpack the guilt, the chaos, the constant pivoting, and the invisible load that comes with chasing dreams while raising babies. You’ll walk away with tangible mindset shifts, grounding practices, and a new way to define success — one brick at a time.

✨ Be sure to subscribe and download this week’s Root Guide for journal prompts, mini self-care actions, and affirmations to help you feel grounded in the chaos.

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 🪴 You got this, mama. We’re all uprooted — but we’re growing together.

 So many of us walk into motherhood thinking we have to do it all—but what if we were never meant to do it alone? In this heart-opening episode, we explore the holistic power of doula support, the grief that comes when birth doesn’t go as planned, and how to reclaim your strength in the postpartum trenches. Whether you’re holding a newborn or healing from a past experience, this episode is for you. 

 🌸 Chantel Coggins, Doula – Divine Delivery Doula Services LLC
Ready to explore if a doula is the right fit for your birth plan? Reach out to Chantel Coggins to start the conversation and feel more supported through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
📞 989-513-7213
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✨ Episode 1: Welcome to Mama Uprooted
In this powerful first episode, we break the silence around the real struggles of postpartum—PMADs, intrusive thoughts, and the identity shifts that come with motherhood.

This week’s Root Guide is your invitation to feel seen, supported, and begin reconnecting with the woman behind the mama. You’re not alone. Let’s start finding your way back. 🌱

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🎙 Special Thanks:
To our guest, Kennedi from MI Journey Therapy Services, LLC, for joining us in this honest and healing conversation.

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