27. Smart Snacking in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Matt Stinson of IQBAR

When my wife was pregnant and postpartum she was a snacking monster, and then my toddler became the endless blackhole of snacks. Keeping up with the sheer volume is hard enough, but then we are also health conscious and both my wife and daughter are super tasters, so finding healthy snacks that actually tasted good felt impossible. Most packaged snacks are either loaded with sugar or taste like cardboard.  IQBar saved us! They make amazing bars, coffee, and electrolytes that taste great, are packed with nutrition, and improve brain performance. We eat so many of their products, I just had to have on the show Matt Stinson, Director of R&D at IQBAR—who is also a brand-new dad himself— to talk about what happens when science meets fatherhood in the kitchen. Matt's background in food innovation gives him a rare lens on how nourishment shapes energy, focus, and emotional presence for parents. We get real about brain-boosting ingredients like Lion's Mane and magnesium, pregnancy and postpartum support through food, and how intentional eating helps dads show up calmer and more connected at home. 👇 In this episode, we explore: How do you choose good snacks for pregnancy and postpartum recovery? What nutrients actually help parents stay focused and energized? How can dads support their partners through nourishment after birth? What's the link between brain health, hydration, and parenting presence? How do families build healthier snack habits without sacrificing taste?  Our Morning Sickness Secret Weapon! Get 15% Off IQ Bars: https://www.eatiqbar.com/DADICATED15  Being dadicated isn't about having all the answers. It's about showing up. It's about committing to the kind of dad—and man—you want to be, even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard. Joe Carr is a dad to Della, husband to Serenity, co-founder of Serenity Kids baby food, and the voice behind Dadicated Joe. Follow Joe Carr on social media  Instagram: @dadicatedjoe  TikTok: @dadicatedjoe  YouTube @dadicatedjoe