The Well Nourished Mama

Melanoma survivor Leah Koskinen joins me to break down what every family needs to know about sun safety. We talk about the real risks behind sunburns and tanning, how to spot concerning moles early, and why year-round protection matters more than most people realize. Leah also shares practical, mom-friendly strategies for choosing sunscreen, using UPF clothing, and getting enough vitamin D without damaging your skin. Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode. 

Many parents have a wake-up call about food once their baby starts solids — but picky eating and busy schedules can quickly pull us back toward packaged convenience foods. In this episode, I’m joined by Julia Putzeys to talk about why ultra-processed foods are so hard to avoid, how they impact kids’ health and behavior, and what’s really hiding on ingredient labels. We also dive into how simple tools like the Trash Panda app can help families prioritize real, whole foods without stress or perfectionism. Click HERE to access today's shownotes.

Healing isn’t random — your body follows a very specific order. In this episode, I’m introducing the Order of Healing, a framework I learned months ago that completely changed how I look at symptoms, root causes, and true recovery in pregnancy and postpartum. We’ll break down what the order of healing is, why the body heals in this sequence, and how understanding it helps you stop chasing symptoms and start supporting real, lasting healing. This episode also kicks off a new podcast series, where we’ll walk through each of the seven steps in depth.

In this episode, Brooke sits down with Jess Lindgren to explore what it means to be a deeply involved, child-free adult in a family-centered world. Jess shares how embracing the role of a “professional auntie” and neighborhood safe adult has created meaningful connection, community, and joy without becoming a parent. Together, they discuss boundaries, respect, and how extended family and friends can support parents without overstepping. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that strong villages are built intentionally, and there’s more than one way to nurture the next generation. Click HERE to access today’s shownotes.

In this week’s episode, Brooke sits down with Dr. Laurel Mellin to explore the neuroscience behind Emotional Brain Training (EBT) and how emotional connection, implicit memory, and stress wiring shape behavior. Dr. Mellin explains how brief, structured EBT tools access the emotional brain to deactivate stress circuits, strengthen joy circuits, and create lasting change through experience rather than cognition. They break down the five brain states, how each tool works, and why high-stress moments are powerful opportunities to rewire old patterns. You’ll also learn how parents can use EBT within their own lives to naturally support their children’s emotional health and begin shifting their family toward being “wired for joy.”