Macros Made Simple: What They Are and Why They Matter
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
Release Date: 05/28/2025
Fat Loss With Calories and Macros - Keep Your Muscle, Protect Your Hormones
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
In this episode, we’re diving into how to do a fat loss cut the right way - losing fat while preserving muscle, protecting your hormones, and keeping your energy up. Cutting doesn’t have to mean crash diets, super low calories, endless cardio, or feeling miserable. I’ll show you how to approach a cut in a way that actually works long-term.
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Reverse Dieting 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Healing Your Metabolism
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
Ever feel like you're doing everything right-eating clean, working out, low calorie eating-and still not seeing results? You might be stuck in a place so many women land without even realizing it: under-eating. In this episode, I’m breaking down what reverse dieting actually is, who it’s for (and who it’s not), how to do it, and why it can be a total game changer for your metabolism, energy, hormones, and long-term fat loss. We’ll cover: Why most women are unintentionally under-eating (and how it’s keeping them stuck) How your metabolism actually works-and how to rebuild it ...
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Our Peaceful Home Birth Story: Laughter, Tears, and God’s Presence - Part 2
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
In Part 2 of my birth story, I share what helped me push through the hardest hours of labor, how my birth team held space for me, and the way Nathan anchored me when I needed it most. You’ll hear about the spiritual covering I felt in the room, the tears, the triumph, the moments of doubt, and the deep peace that carried me as we brought our little Malakai into the world-36 hours later. A few things I forgot to mention in the episode: One, I had the tiniest tear on the inside that my midwife glued together - it healed within a few days. I truly think I didn’t tear more because of a few...
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What Your Period Pain Is Trying to Tell You - and What to Do About It
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
Period pain is common, but it’s not normal. If your cycle knocks you out every month or you’ve been told to “just deal with it,” this episode is for you. We’re breaking down what’s really going on when your cramps, mood swings, and fatigue feel out of control, why symptoms like this are signs of hormonal imbalance (a condition called dysmenorrhea), and how to start healing from the root. You’ll walk away with clarity, direction, and simple ways to begin supporting your cycle today 👉 If you’re interested in booking a free strategy session to talk through your goals and...
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This is Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself - 5 More Hidden Hormone Disruptors - Part 2
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
You feel like you’re eating clean, working out, and doing all the right things...but you’re still tired, bloated, moody, gaining weight, or just feeling off. If that’s you, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of this hormone disruptor series, I’m walking you through 5 more sneaky things that could be messing with your hormones without you even realizing it. Listen in, take what sticks, and start making some simple shifts that actually support healing. Want personalized support? Book a free strategy call I’d love to help you figure out what’s really going on.
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Our Peaceful Home Birth Story: Laughter, Tears, and God’s Presence - Part 1
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
If I could do a home birth, I honestly believe anyone can. You'll hear why in this episode. But deep down, I kept coming back to this unshakable belief: our bodies were made for this. Designed to do this. This episode is full of laughs, tears, raw honesty, God moments, and me facing myself in ways I never had before. It was hands down one of the most empowering experiences of my life, and one where I felt God’s presence closer than ever. That doesn’t mean it was easy. 48 hours of back labor is no joke. But I felt so at peace throughout the process. I knew what my body was doing. I had the...
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This is Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself - 5 Hidden Hormone Disruptors - Part 1
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
Ever feel bloated, exhausted, anxious, or just off - even when you’re eating well and trying to take care of yourself? You’re not alone, and your hormones might be the reason. In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 sneaky hormone disruptors that could be impacting your energy, metabolism, mood, and cycle. I break down exactly what’s going on in your body, what these disruptors do, and most importantly - what you can actually do about it. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the rest. Want personalized help? Book a free strategy call...
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Travel Recap + Untangling the Fear of Being Misnderstood Online
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
In this episode, Nathan and I share a little travel recap and get honest about the mental side of showing up online - the overthinking, the fear of being misunderstood, and the pressure to get it just right before hitting post. We talk about the stories we tell ourselves, how they can hold us back, and also how we’re learning to move through it. How to shift your mindset, manage the fear, and keep sharing from a place of purpose instead of perfection. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own head about posting, this one’s for you.
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Birth Without Fear: Your Guide to a Peaceful Unmedicated Birth
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Thinking about having a home birth (unmedicated birth) - or already planning one - and wondering how to actually prepare for it without feeling overwhelmed or anxious? In this episode, I’m sharing 7 practical tips and mindset shifts that helped me walk into labor feeling grounded, calm, and ready. From creating a soothing birth space and practicing pain-coping techniques, to training your body like you’re preparing for a marathon (because you kind of are), this episode is filled with things I wish more women knew before giving birth. I also talk about the power of affirmations, building...
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Macros Made Simple: What They Are and Why They Matter
Nap Time Conversations with Look Beneath the Surface
Ever wonder what people mean when they say they’re “tracking macros”? Or maybe you’ve tried eating healthier but still feel stuck, tired, or constantly hungry. In this episode, I’m breaking down the basics of macronutrients - what they are, how they impact your energy, metabolism, and hormones, and how to build balanced meals without obsessing over numbers. We’ll cover: What calories and macros actually are The role of protein, carbs, and fat How to estimate your own macro needs How to build macro-balanced meals without tracking Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle...
info_outlineEver wonder what people mean when they say they’re “tracking macros”? Or maybe you’ve tried eating healthier but still feel stuck, tired, or constantly hungry. In this episode, I’m breaking down the basics of macronutrients - what they are, how they impact your energy, metabolism, and hormones, and how to build balanced meals without obsessing over numbers.
We’ll cover:
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What calories and macros actually are
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The role of protein, carbs, and fat
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How to estimate your own macro needs
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How to build macro-balanced meals without tracking
Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle building, or simply feeling better in your skin - this episode will give you the tools to fuel with confidence and build real, sustainable habits.