Many parents wonder: how do I help my child perform at their best without falling into the traps of processed sports drinks, diet culture, or burnout? In this conversation, Corey and Christine welcome strength and conditioning coach Kelsee Moore of https://www.heyyomooreandco.com  to share her expertise in performance nutrition and ancestral living. Together they explore what kids really need on and off the field, how to support female athletes through puberty, and why food should always be seen as fuel, not shame.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why proper fueling matters for student athletes of all ages

✔️ Clean alternatives to Gatorade and processed snacks

✔️ The truth about carbs, glucose, and athletic performance

✔️ How to support female athletes through puberty and menstrual cycles

✔️ Encouraging healthy body image while navigating weight requirements

✔️ Snack and refueling ideas that work in real life

✔️ The connection between mood, energy, and under-fueling

✔️ Helping kids see food as a tool for confidence and resilience

🧠 More About This Episode:

Kelsee Moore is a strength and conditioning coach for Air Force Special Warfare and the founder of Moore & Co. https://www.heyyomooreandco.com , where she blends performance coaching with an ancestral mindset. Her own health journey—from dealing with the effects of hormonal birth control to rethinking traditional sports nutrition—led her to become an advocate for smarter fueling. In this episode, she equips parents with practical, approachable tools for raising strong, confident athletes who are fueled for both performance and long-term health. Whether your child is just starting travel sports or competing at higher levels, this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and strategies you can use right away.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Masienda – ( https://masienda.com ) (use code MAMM for 10% off)

📍 Farrow Skincare – ( https://farrow.shop ) (use code ANCESTRALMAMAS for 15% off)

📍 Serenity Farm Bread – ( https://serenityfarmbread.com ) (use code MAM10 for 10% off)

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Grandparents can be a source of deep joy, and sometimes deep tension, when it comes to raising kids. Many parents in our community have asked, how do I protect my values without damaging family relationships? In this conversation, Corey and Christine welcome Tara Couture of Slowdown Farmstead to share her wisdom as both a mother and now a grandmother. Together they unpack what respect really looks like between generations, why “boundaries” isn’t always the right word, and how families can build stronger connections even when values don’t align perfectly.

Find Tara's newly-released book here: https://a.co/d/8vxRXQn

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why boundaries might not be the best word when navigating family dynamics

✔️ How grandparents can honor their adult children’s parenting choices

✔️ The tension between “just one treat” vs. consistent values at home

✔️ Finding the balance between respect and relationship

✔️ How difficult conversations can deepen family connections

✔️ The role of confidence and conviction as a young parent

✔️ Stories from Tara’s own experience as a mom and now a grandparent

✔️ Creative ways to nurture grandparent-grandchild relationships across distance

🧠 More About This Episode:

Tara Couture is a farmer, writer, and grandmother who brings honesty and depth to the conversation about family dynamics. With stories from her own life—navigating parenting without the internet, choosing unconventional health paths, and now learning from her daughter’s parenting choices—Tara encourages us to see these relationships as an opportunity for growth. Whether you’re a new mom feeling pressured by grandparents or a grandparent yourself trying to understand your adult children, this conversation is full of wisdom, compassion, and hope.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Serenity Farm Bread – https://serenityfarmbread.com/ (use code MAM10 for 10% off)

📍 For Nutrient’s Sake cookbooks – https://fornutrientsake.com (use code MAM15 for 15% off)

📍 Seatopia – https://seatopia.com (use code ANCESTRALMAMA for 10% off)

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#ParentingBoundaries #Grandparents #FamilyDynamics #FaithAndFamily #ModernAncestralMamas

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Seed oils are everywhere, from chips and crackers to “heart healthy” salad dressings. But what are they really doing to our bodies? In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with Dr. Cate Shanahan, physician, researcher, and author of Deep Nutrition, to uncover why she calls them the “Hateful Eight” and how families can begin to swap them out for better fats.

✨ Topics We Cover:

The link between seed oils, inflammation, and disease

Why saturated fats are more stable than polyunsaturated fats

The “Hateful Eight” oils to memorize and avoid

How seed oils are made and why that matters

Olive oil, avocado oil, and cooking myths

Everyday tips for ditching hidden seed oils

Dr. Shanahan has spent over two decades researching the science of fats and nutrition. Her insights challenge decades of conventional dietary advice and give moms practical tools for feeding their families with confidence.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

Deep Nutrition by Dr. Cate Shanahan – https://drcate.com/books/

Serenity Farm Bread – https://serenityfarmbread.com/ (code MAM10 for 10% off)

Pharaoh Skincare – https://pharaoh.shop (code ANCESTRALMAMAS for 15% off)

Nourish the Littles course – https://nourishthelittles.com (code NTL10 for 10% off)

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We’re diving into a topic every mama faces at the end of summer: back to school. Whether your kids are homeschooled, enrolled in traditional school, or somewhere in between, this season brings fresh routines, curriculum choices, and the inevitable chaos of early mornings. In this episode, Corey and Christine share their own family plans for the year, from hybrid co-ops to traditional classrooms, and offer encouragement for moms navigating the transition.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Homeschool planning: spreadsheets, curriculum choices, and record-keeping

✔️ Balancing hybrid co-ops with at-home learning

✔️ Why one child is returning to traditional school—and how the family is preparing

✔️ Curriculum recommendations moms actually use (math, reading, history, language arts)

✔️ Organization hacks: planners, whiteboards, and keeping schedules visible

✔️ How to handle standardized testing as a homeschooler

✔️ Early dinners, early bedtimes, and making mornings less chaotic

✔️ Packing school lunches—night before vs. morning of

✔️ Keeping family connection strong during the busy school year

✔️ Encouragement for moms in every stage—from toddlers to teens

🧠 More About This Episode:

In this conversation, Corey and Christine open up about their own schooling decisions, why flexibility matters, how each child’s needs are different, and what they’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re brand new to homeschooling or sending your kids back to school with packed lunches, this episode will leave you with practical ideas and plenty of encouragement.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Beast Academy – https://beastacademy.com/

📍 Story of the World – https://welltrainedmind.com/c/story-of-the-world/

📍 Logic of English – https://www.logicofenglish.com/

📍 Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) – https://iew.com/

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#BackToSchool #HomeschoolMoms #FaithAndFamily #MotherhoodPodcast #ModernAncestralMamas

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We’re stepping into a topic that every mama of daughters will eventually face—puberty. How do we approach it with honesty, hope, and wisdom? In this episode, we’re joined by Megan Ziegenfus, former middle school teacher and creator of a popular mother-daughter puberty course, to talk about navigating the changes of adolescence with grace. From spotting the first signs of development to offering our girls a vision of their bodies as beautifully designed, Megan shares how moms can prepare their daughters—and themselves—for this season.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ The very first signs of puberty in girls (and what to look for)

✔️ How to talk about breast buds, body hair, and early changes positively

✔️ When and how to start the conversation about periods

✔️ Why “drip drip drip” conversations are more effective than one big “talk”

✔️ Common things moms forget to explain (like cervical fluid and discharge)

✔️ How nutrition—minerals, protein, and breakfast—supports healthy cycles

✔️ Reframing cravings and chocolate before periods through a nutrient lens

✔️ The connection between digestion, hormones, and menstrual health

✔️ Making puberty talks special, memorable, and rooted in love

✔️ Why early education on fertility awareness matters for teens

🧠 More About This Episode:

Megan Ziegenfus is a former middle school teacher turned women’s health educator who helps moms and daughters learn about puberty, periods, and the beauty of the female body together. Through her course and resources, she equips families to replace shame and confusion with confidence, dignity, and wonder at how God designed our bodies.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Megan’s Mother-Daughter Course – https://www.bodytalkbasics.com/

📍 The Care and Keeping of You (original edition) – https://www.amazon.com/Care-Keeping-American-Girl-Library/dp/1562476661

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We’re stepping away from our usual nutrition chats to explore something just as vital to family life—creating a home that nurtures the heart and soul. In this episode, Jamie Erickson of The Unlikely Homeschool and author of Holy Hygge joins us to share how the Danish concept of hygge can transform the way we approach homeschooling, hospitality, rest, and daily rhythms. From cultivating cozy spaces to modeling lifelong learning, Jamie offers practical wisdom for weaving faith, intentionality, and warmth into your home life—without the pressure to be Pinterest-perfect.

✨ Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ What “hygge” really means (and why it matters for family life)

✔️ The 7 key elements of a hygge-inspired home

✔️ How to practice “scruffy hospitality” and welcome others without perfection

✔️ Why rest is a command, not a luxury—and how to make space for it

✔️ The difference between care and work on the Sabbath

✔️ Modeling lifelong learning for your kids through daily reading

✔️ Building a home culture that values relationships over appearances

✔️ Simple ways to make guests feel truly seen and known

✔️ How to create cozy, faith-filled rhythms for every season

✔️ Reframing productivity through a Biblical lens

🧠 More About This Episode:

Jamie Erickson is a veteran homeschool mom of five, founder of The Unlikely Homeschool, and author of Holy Hygge, where she blends the timeless Danish principles of coziness, hospitality, and contentment with a Christ-centered home life. Her practical, grace-filled approach helps moms slow down, welcome others authentically, and create a home that reflects both faith and beauty.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Holy Hygge – https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802421063

📍 The Unlikely Homeschool – https://www.theunlikelyhomeschool.com

📍 Jamie Erickson on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theunlikelyhomeschool

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We’re diving into one of the most overlooked—but game-changing—parts of family health: breakfast. In this episode, Renee Kohley of Raising Generation Nourished joins us to talk about why the first meal of the day can make or break your child’s focus, mood, and growth—especially in the teen years. From protein-packed plates to make-ahead strategies, you’ll learn how to create nourishing mornings that actually work in real-life, busy households. 🍳 Topics

Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why breakfast can set the tone for your child’s entire day

✔️ How under-fueling affects focus, mood, and behavior

✔️ The role of protein, healthy fats, and balanced carbs—especially for teens

✔️ Make-ahead breakfasts that work for busy mornings

✔️ How to help kids become “body aware” ✔️ Prepping breakfasts without spending hours in the kitchen

✔️ Strategies for kids who “don’t like eggs” (and other picky preferences)

✔️ The connection between food, hormones, and the teen years

✔️ Breaking cycles and teaching lifelong kitchen skills

✔️ Why a nourishing breakfast matters for the whole family

⏱️ Chapters for This Episode:

00:00 – Welcome Back & Guest Intro

03:15 – Breakfast MVPs in Our Kitchens

08:05 – Why Nourished Mornings Was Written

14:23 – What Skipping or Skimping on Breakfast Looks Like in the Classroom

21:04 – Why Breakfast Matters for Kids & Teens

27:07 – How Renee’s Approach Has Evolved Over the Years

33:45 – Protein Needs for Teenagers & Managing Busy Mornings

40:58 – Make-Ahead Favorites & Flexible Meal Planning

48:26 – Managing Picky Preferences Without Short-Order Cooking

55:42 – Teaching Kids to Be Body Aware

01:02:11 – Linking Food, Hormones & Mood in the Teen Years

01:09:28 – Advice for Parents Making Breakfast Changes Later On

01:15:50 – Why Renee Loves Parenting Teens

01:21:32 – Final Takeaways on Nourished Mornings

🧠 More About This Episode:

Renee Kohley is a mom of three, cookbook author, and the voice behind Raising Generation Nourished. Her latest cookbook, Nourished Mornings, offers real-food breakfast recipes designed for busy families—because fueling kids well doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Nourished Mornings Cookbook – https://www.amazon.com/Nourished-Mornings-Easy-Real-Food-Breakfasts/dp/B0D8NYYHVY

📍 Raising Generation Nourished – https://www.raisinggenerationnourished.com 📍

Breakfast Meal Planner – https://www.raisinggenerationnourished.com/2023/08/the-breakfast-meal-planner-from-raising-generation-nourished/

📍 Baked Oatmeal Recipe – https://www.raisinggenerationnourished.com/2023/10/pumpkin-apple-baked-oatmeal

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We’re diving into one of the most overlooked—but surprisingly important—parts of family nutrition: drinks. In this final episode of our “What Can I Eat?” series, we’re talking about what’s really hydrating (spoiler: it’s not just water), why juice boxes aren’t the solution, and how ancestral wisdom can help us rethink what we offer our kids and ourselves to drink each day.

We chat about everything from raw milk and herbal teas to fermented beverages like water kefir and kombucha. You’ll hear practical tips, stories from our own families, and the deeper “why” behind nutrient-dense drinks. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually worth sipping—or how to ditch the dye-filled sports drinks—this episode is packed with insight.

🥛 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why water alone isn’t always hydrating

✔️ The importance of minerals—and how to add them back into your drinks ✔️ The dangers of reverse osmosis water (and how to remineralize it)

✔️ What’s wrong with juice boxes and flavored milks

✔️ Our thoughts on sports drinks, soda, and juicing trends

✔️ Why we love raw milk and what to look for in a farmer

✔️ Nutrient-dense drinks from fermented teas to herbal tonics

✔️ How ancestral cultures used drinks for health and hydration

✔️ Easy homemade beverage ideas to nourish your family

✔️ The surprising history of drinks (hint: water wasn’t always on the menu)

⏱️ Chapters for This Episode:

00:00 – Welcome Back & Series Recap

01:47 – What We're Drinking Today

06:58 – Why Water Alone Isn’t Always Enough

08:27 – Reverse Osmosis & Mineral-Depleted Water

10:48 – Juice, Sports Drinks & Pediatric Advice

17:12 – Our Take on the Juicing Craze

23:41 – Beverage History & Ancestral Wisdom

31:03 – Raw Milk, Kefir & Nutrient-Dense Drinks

36:47 – Kombucha, Water Kefir & Jun Tea

42:00 – Cordials, Fermented Lemonade & Backyard Tonics

46:15 – Mimosa Tree Tea & Natural Sleep Support

49:35 – Raw Liver Tonics & Pottinger’s Cats

52:14 – Practical Tips: What We’re Actually Making at Home

56:00 – Why Drinks Deserve More Attention

01:00:05 – Final Thoughts: Empowering Moms to Think Differently

01:04:10 – Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Next

🧠 More About This Series:

We first recorded a full “What CAN I Eat For…” series in 2022—covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and drinks. Because these episodes hit home for so many moms, we’re re-recording them with fresh insight, updated tips, and a focus on grace and real-life application.

Previous Episodes in this Series:

What CAN I Eat for Breakfast?? https://youtu.be/lTyygkxH5JM

What CAN I Eat for Lunch?? https://youtu.be/OQgv2ztW1MM

What CAN I Eat for Dinner?? https://youtu.be/QSTr6igjXu8

What CAN I Eat for Desserts?? https://youtu.be/2NZ08OUGdVw

What CAN I Eat for Snacks?? https://youtu.be/BH8Z7otA0EQ

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Nourish the Littles courses: (https://nourishthelittles.com)

📍 Raw Milk Institute: (https://www.rawmilkinstitute.org)

📍 Favorite electrolytes: Baja Gold (no sweeteners)

📍 Nourish Kitchen (for fermented beverage recipes)

📍 Favorite nutrient-dense drinks: raw milk, beet kvass, water kefir, milk kefir, Jun tea, herbal infusions, fermented lemonades

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Baja Gold (https://bajagold.com) | Liquid ocean minerals—clean, unsweetened electrolytes

Clean Kanteen (https://www.cleankanteen.com) | Durable water bottles we love

Crazy Water (Texas-based) | High-mineral water for real hydration

Raw Farm (https://www.rawfarmusa.com) | Christine’s favorite raw milk source

Nourish Kitchen (https://www.nourishkitchen.com) | Recipes for fermented oat drinks and more

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#RealFoodDrinks #HydrationMatters #ModernAncestralMamas #FermentedBeverages #ElectrolytesForKids #RawMilkForHealth #NourishingDrinks #RaisingHealthyKids #WhatToDrink #AncestralLiving

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We’re diving into one of the trickiest—and most talked-about—topics in modern motherhood: snacks. In this episode, we unpack the cultural obsession with constant snacking, how it impacts our kids’ health (and appetites), and why we’ve made it a priority to rethink the way we snack in our homes.

We share what’s actually working in our families, how we set snack boundaries without shame, the importance of protein and fat in between meals, and why saying “no” to endless snacks isn’t mean—it’s loving. If you’ve ever felt stuck between feeding your kids something or fighting a snack battle every afternoon, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

🥑 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ Why snack culture is out of control—and how we got here

✔️ How constant snacking affects kids’ hunger cues and metabolism

✔️ The connection between snacking and blood sugar crashes

✔️ Our personal snack philosophies: what’s changed and why

✔️ Snack ideas that actually nourish (and keep kids full)

✔️ When to say yes—and when to say no to snacks

✔️ How to shift kids (and yourself) away from constant grazing

✔️ Practical ways to handle co-ops, errands, and snack-heavy settings

✔️ The budget impact of over-snacking—and how to fix it

✔️ Encouragement for moms who feel stuck in the snack cycle

⏱️ Chapters for This Episode:

00:00 – Intro: Why Snack Culture Is Out of Control

06:15 – How Constant Snacking Impacts Hunger and Metabolism

12:40 – Our Personal Snack Philosophies & Real Life Examples

19:50 – Snack Ideas That Actually Nourish

26:30 – When to Say Yes (and When to Say No)

33:00 – How We’re Teaching Our Kids to Stop Grazing

39:15 – Handling Snacks at Co-ops, Playdates & Errands

45:30 – The Real Cost of Over-Snacking (Budget + Health)

52:00 – Giving Yourself Grace in the Snack Struggle

58:15 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement for Moms

🧠 More About This Series:

We first recorded a full “What CAN I Eat For…” series in 2022—covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and drinks. Because these episodes hit home for so many moms, we’re re-recording them with fresh insight, updated tips, and a focus on grace and real-life application.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Real Food Real Families course: (https://nourishthelittles.com) (Code NTL10 for 10% off)

📍 Corey’s Cookbooks: (https://www.fornutrientssake.com/shop) (Code MAM15 for 15% off)

📍 Favorite snack staples: meat sticks, cheese, soaked muffins, hard-boiled eggs, fruit with fat

📍 Weston A. Price Foundation on nourishing traditional snacks

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Masienda (https://masienda.com) | Code MAM10 for 10% off | We love their heirloom masa

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Wholestix (https://www.wholestix.com/) | | Code MAMA50 for 50% off | Meat sticks with organ meats

Eat Pluck (https://eatpluck.com/) | Organ meat seasoning

Paleo Valley (https://paleovalley.com/) | Clean snacks + meat sticks

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#SnackCulture #RealFoodMoms #ModernAncestralMamas #HealthySnackIdeas #PickyEaterSolutions #SnackBoundaries #RealFoodSnacks #RaisingHealthyKids #SnackTimeStruggles

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We’re wrapping up our re-recorded “What CAN I Eat For…” series with a topic that brings out all the mixed feelings: dessert. Whether you’re the “always say yes” mom, the “no sugar ever” mom, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with honest conversation, personal stories, and practical ideas for navigating sweets in a culture that normalizes daily sugar overload.

We’re talking about our own dessert philosophies, how we set boundaries with our kids, what we serve in our homes, and why saying “no” to sugar doesn’t have to mean saying “no” to fun. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle birthday parties, grocery store freebies, or post-dinner dessert expectations, this one’s for you.

🍪 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✔️ How dessert has changed over generations—and why it matters

✔️ The difference between celebration treats and daily sugar habits

✔️ How we handle birthday parties, family events, and grocery store sweets

✔️ Our go-to nourishing dessert ideas for special occasions

✔️ Why “because I said so” isn’t always a bad parenting move

✔️ How to talk to your kids about sugar without fear or shame

✔️ Setting dessert boundaries with love and consistency

✔️ Food dyes, processed sugars, and where we personally draw the line

✔️ Why you don’t have to be perfect to protect your kids’ health

✔️ Encouragement for moms feeling the pressure of “saying no”

🧠 More About This Series: We first recorded a “What CAN I Eat For…” series in 2022, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and drinks. These conversations have remained some of our most popular, so we’re re-recording them with better audio, fresh insights, and real talk for real moms navigating today’s food culture.

📚 Resources & Links Mentioned:

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⏱️ Chapters for This Episode

00:00 – Intro: Why Dessert Culture Matters for Families

05:10 – Our Personal History with Dessert and Treats

12:30 – The Difference Between Celebrations and Everyday Sweets

18:45 – How We Handle Birthday Parties, Holidays, and Grocery Store Treats

25:30 – Talking to Kids About Sugar Without Fear or Shame

33:00 – Setting Dessert Boundaries in a Loving, Consistent Way

40:15 – Our Go-To Nourishing Dessert Ideas at Home

47:40 – Where We Draw the Line with Food Dyes, Sugar, and Store-Bought Treats

54:00 – You Don’t Have to Be Perfect: Grace for Moms Navigating Dessert Culture

1:01:30 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement for Setting Boundaries with Confidence

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