GQ Jordan: The Postpartum Nutritional Advice Every Mother Needs to Hear

About this episode

Zoe Blaskey interviews nutritionist GQ Jordan about postpartum nutritional advice and self-care for mothers.

Why do so many mothers feel exhausted, foggy and depleted - even years after giving birth? In this episode, Zoe sits down with nutritionist GQ Jordan to talk about the realities of pregnancy, postpartum recovery and the nutritional foundations that help mothers feel more like themselves again. Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother expecting her second child, GQ shares practical, reassuring advice on everything from managing sugar cravings and energy crashes to recovering from birth, supporting your mental health and letting go of the pressure to do everything perfectly. This is a conversation for any mother who feels tired, stretched thin, constantly reaching for sugar, or wondering why looking after herself feels so difficult. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why so many mothers experience brain fog, exhaustion and sugar cravings - and the simple nutritional shifts that can help How to support your recovery after birth, including the key nutrients often overlooked in postpartum Why "bounce back" culture is keeping mothers depleted, and what to focus on instead The mindset shift that helps ambitious mothers care for themselves without…

People in this episode

Host: Zoe Blaskey

Guest: GQ Jordan

Topics covered

• postpartum nutrition
• motherhood
• mental health
• sugar cravings
• recovery after birth
• self-care

Keywords

• postpartum
• nutrition
• exhaustion
• sugar cravings
• mental health
• recovery
• bounce back culture

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