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Name & age: Jodie, 30

Baby: Zac, 9 months

What does being a woke mama mean to you?

Supporting other women!!

Biggest struggle so far? How do you cope with stressful moments?

SLEEP and lack of it! I try to make sure that my nutrition is as optimal as it can be so that I don’t put any extra stress on my system and give myself some fuel for the day.

I really focus on eating natural foods so that I have loads of good quality nutrients to keep me going and avoid processed foods and sugar, as they really make me feel awful and mess with my hormones!

Any time I have a carbohydrate rich meal (things like potatoes, rice, oats etc), I include a protein (meat, fish, eggs, nuts/seeds etc), and a fat (olive oil, avocado, nuts) to keep my blood sugar balanced and make sure my energy lasts longer.

I also ditch the caffeine as it can cause extra anxiety, which none of us mums want! When we get stressed we also use up certain nutrients like magnesium, zinc and B vitamins, which can all be found in veggies, so I always load up my plate with different coloured plants and vary it to keep it interesting!

Any advice you would give to new mums?

Take care of yourself!

What’s on your soundtrack to your first year of being a Woke Mama?

“I’m coming out…. I want the world to know….!” by Diana Ross.. that or baby shark! haha

Follow nutritional therapist Jodie on Insta @jodiebrandman for super useful content focused on sorting out fertility, hormones, fatigue and stress through healthy eating. Basically, you need her in your pocket!

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