3. Mom Martyrdom: What Is It And How To Avoid It with Kim Perez

This episode is extra special because I’m joined by one of my closest friends, Kim—the person who hears all the crazy thoughts in my head on a daily basis. She’s a functional nutritionist, founder of Root and Branch Nutrition, and one of the women I admire most in this world. Oh, and she’s also a mom of two, which means she gets it on every level.We’re diving into burnout, stress, and resilience in motherhood, and let’s be real—this conversation is for anyone who feels like they’re running on fumes. Kim opens up about her own burnout journey, including the mental and physical toll of exclusively pumping for both of her boys. That experience shifted everything for her and changed the way she supports moms in her practice.We get into why so many of us fall into mom martyrdom, how society glorifies productivity, and the impossible pressure to constantly “do more and be better.” Spoiler: it’s not sustainable, and it’s not your fault.What I love about this conversation is that it’s not about giving you a giant to-do list of wellness hacks. Instead, Kim shares realistic, functional ways to support yourself that you’re probably already doing in some capacity. Think: eating meals that actually sustain you, getting outside, throwing some heavy weights around, carving out alone time, sipping on mineral mocktails or herbal tea—whatever feels good and doable.We also dig into why minerals are the foundation for everything (blood sugar, gut health, metabolism, stress response) and how HTMA testing can give you the answers you’ve been searching for. If testing isn’t in the budget right now, don’t worry—Kim gives you easy, low-cost ways to start supporting your body today.At the end of the day, this episode is a giant permission slip: taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. When moms are supported, everyone else benefits. So pour that mocktail, pop in your headphones, and let’s talk about what it really looks like to take your power back.Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootandbranchnutritionFollow Kim on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rootandbranchnutritionTake the hidden fertility balance quiz: https://motherland-wellness.com/fertility-imbalance-quiz Let’s Connect: Learn more about the Flourish Formula here: https://motherland-wellness.com/flourish-formula Interested in your own HTMA? Click here to learn more. Click here to apply to work with our team! Click here to sign up for our weekly newsletter The Squeeze, where we share actionable tips, nourishing recipes, and empowering insights to help you feel at home in your body.