46. Mom Fatigue, Mood Swings and The Real Reason You Don’t Feel Like Yourself After Kids with Kim Perez

Motherhood is not supposed to feel like chronic exhaustion, rage, and disconnection—but for so many women, it does.In this episode, Brandee sits down with functional nutritionist Kim Perez of Root & Branch Nutrition to unpack why so many moms feel depleted, overstimulated, and unlike themselves long after postpartum. Kim shares her personal journey from “doing everything right” to hitting a breaking point—and how that led her to uncover the massive gaps in support for mothers. Together, they explore the deeper root causes behind symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, poor sleep, and weight resistance, even when labs come back “normal.”This conversation dives into the often-overlooked role of mineral depletion, blood sugar instability, and nervous system dysregulation—and why typical wellness advice often fails moms in real life. You’ll also learn simple, realistic strategies to support your energy, stabilize your mood, and start feeling like yourself again—without adding more overwhelm.Key Takeaways: Why “normal labs” don’t mean optimal health—and what’s often being missed How mineral depletion and blood sugar dysregulation drive fatigue, mood swings, and poor sleep The connection between under-eating, overstimulation, and nervous system burnout Simple, realistic habits that actually support moms in the chaos of daily life How to shift out of all-or-nothing wellness and into sustainable, personalized careConnect with Kim:Website: https://rootandbranchnutrition.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootandbranchnutrition/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rootandbranchnutrition?xmt=AQF0NSRtxvBLZYxXkch1F5aF526tOpfruARxPu5HSzyxsnEFreebie: https://rootandbranchnutrition.myflodesk.com/5dayrevivalDo you want to optimize blood sugar and achieve optimal hormone health?Join Brandee’s Blood Sugar Savvy course. Use code BUZZ to save $30 at https://beecollectivewellness.com/blood-sugar-savvy Connect with me:Sign up for my newsletter: https://bcw.beecollectivewellness.com/newsletter-signupFollow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beecollectivewellness/ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com