53. How Nutrition and Sleep Can Transform Your Postpartum Journey with Laura Van Luven, RN, PHN, NC-BC

If you’re navigating postpartum life and feel stuck in survival mode, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Laura Van Luven opens up about her experience raising five kids, including twins, and how nutrition transformed her postpartum recovery. Get ready to take notes on sleep tips, sustainable postpartum eating, and giving yourself grace. Prioritizing nutrition and sleep can truly transform your postpartum experience—just like it did for Laura and her family. Remember, small changes lead to big wins, and every mom’s journey is unique. If you’re ready to feel more energized and in control of your health, tune in to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast, and check out the free workshop linked below. You’ve got this, mama! 💪✨ You can check out Laura's blog here! Here's a sneak peek: [1:13] Laura introduction [3:50] How nutrition played a role her last postpartum experience and how it has impacted her family [16:10] Twin pregnancy, breastfeeding and postpartum experience [22:52] Sleep consulting and help families with sleep [27:08] Sleep tips for single babies and multiple babies [32:45] Last minute tips on motherhood ----------------------- Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💛 Explore all programs and resources: https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition Come say hi on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/ Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller Free Workshop: How Busy Moms Reach Their Healthiest Weight Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen: https://www.busymommeals.com/cookingclassworkshopig Join Busy Mom Meals: High protein 15 minute or less meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly  Is your toddler a picky eater? Save your seat in this FREE training with my dietitian bestie & picky eating expert: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57 Get a 7 day free trial & save 15% off the yearly subscription of the Expecting & Empowered Workout App! Use code: NUTRITIONFORMAMAS at checkout: https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/ My Favorite Vitamins & Supplements: I’ve organized the vitamins and supplements I recommend most often (and personally take) into my dietitian-curated supplement store so it’s easy to find the exact brands I trust. Browse my store here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/brookemillernutrition/store-start Create a free account (takes about 30 seconds), then scroll down to see my recommended supplement plans. You can also turn on Subscribe & Save for an extra discount and automatic shipping so you never run out.