Tough Love for Moms | Encouraging and Equipping Moms to Do Hard Things

228 | NOW is the Time to Prepare for the New Year

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2024 will be here before we know, so let's talk about why RIGHT NOW is the time to prepare for the new year and 3 things you can do this week before t...

227 | Gratitude and Weight Loss

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude is something that needs to be focused on 365 days a year, specifically in our journeys. Now there is a clear connection between gratitude an...

226 | A Life Update and Honoring Your Capacity

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life has changed a LOT lately and you deserve an update! And along the way, you'll learn about how to honor your capacity as a busy mom. Let's dive in...

225 | Is It Even Worth It?

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When making one of the thousands decisions you make each day, there is ONE vital question I want you asking yourself... is it even worth it?   Subscr...

224 | [Starting Point Session] When Life Feels NONSTOP, This is How a Busy Working Mom Can Take Control of Her Nutrition Without Feeling Stressed

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been there — hoping life will slow down enough to get on top of our nutrition and our fitness, but it never does. So you decide that Monda...

223 | [Interview] 3 Weight Loss MYTHS Keeping You Stuck and Frustrated with Michele Scarlet

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you believing any of these common MYTHS around weight loss? Us mamas grew up in a time when what was deemed "healthy" was misleading and, to this ...

222 | Make the Uncommon Things COMMON

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a time where convenience is ALL around us. While it has its place and has served us well, there are a lot of ways convenience is also makin...

221 | The 3 Types of Fun and How They Apply to Fitness

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For most, working out is something we don't always love in the moment, but we do appreciate it after the fact. There's a term for that — "Type II fu...

220 | 2 Daily Things to Do to Get More Resilient

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are talking about RESILIENCE today and 2 simple things you do (or can do) daily to grow in that area as a mom!   Subscribe to the Podcast on YouTu...

219 | How To Ditch the Self Doubt: A Conversation on The Courage Queen Podcast (Rewind)

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This was probably the most transparent I've been in a podcast interview so far.   It's all about confidence... something that we have to completely r...

218 | Living FOR Fitness vs. Fitness to LIVE

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does it seem like to be consistent, you have to make fitness your life? Do you just want to stay active so you can live a good life? What is that heal...

217 | 2 Things I’m Struggling with in My Journey (and What I’m Doing About It)

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I always picture our health journey as a winding path with twists and turns and hills and valleys. Never flat or predictable. As moms, there are alway...

216 | Complacency Culture: What It Is, Why It’s Toxic, and What You Can Do About It (Rewind)

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most dangerous things you can be when it comes to your health is COMPLACENT. So let's tackle it today. What is complacency culture? Why is ...

215 | [Interview] All Things Pelvic Floor & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr. Julie Haake, DPT (REWIND)

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I don't pee my pants, so why would I need to go to pelvic floor therapy?" This is was I thought just one short year ago, yet little did I know that t...

214 | [Interview] Balancing Discipline with Giving Yourself Grace with Cason Schulze (REWIND)

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I know YOU know the importance of discipline and consistency, but how should we approach that when seasons shift? When priorities change? How do we BA...

213 | 5 Encouragements for the Mom Under 30

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I just had my 32nd birthday and realized I've learned a handful of things in my years of motherhood that I know will encourage the mom under 30 becaus...

212 | How to Wake Up at 5am! 7 Things to DO to Wake up Earlier (REWIND)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a morning person just trying to get back into a good routine or hate the mornings but need to start getting up earlier — this episode...

211 | Lose the Guilt for Where You’re At

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling guilt about where you're at in your journey or constantly asking yourself "what if" if you did things differently if your health and fitness w...

210 | [Interview] See Food as a TOOL as a Mom, Not an Obstacle to Overcome with Addie Dulaney Majnaric, RDN (REWIND)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feel overwhelmed by nutrition? Still struggling with past beliefs about food and worried about how to lead by example when it comes to fueling your bo...

209 | Why You Should Do Something Challenging and Unpleasant Daily (And 4 Ideas To Get You Started!)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are MANY Benefits of doing things that aren’t fun enjoyable or easy. So WHY in the world am I encouraging you to do things like that? And what...

208 | Addressing the Most CLICHÉ Weight Loss Catch Phrases

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are some phrases that I know you hear when it comes to health and fitness that feel SO CLICHÉ! And that can get annoying. So we're taking that ...

207 | When Life Seasons Change: An Update for the Listeners

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The past year has brought a lot of change personally, so I wanted to give you a look into what those changes were, what spurred them on, and how YOU p...

206 | The August Consistency Challenge is Here!

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the Consistency Challenge? How can YOU participate? And WHY should you?! Find out!   Ready to STAY CONSISTENT? Join the next free Tough Love ...

205 | Maintaining Milk Supply and Losing Weight

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common concerns in a mom's postpartum weight loss journey is maintaining milk supply. If you pump or exclusively breastfeed or anythin...

204 | Dialing in Your Nutrition: When, Why, and HOW

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain seasons it may be beneficial to dial in your nutrition so in this episode we're covering WHEN to dial your nutrition, WHY you might ...

203 | Losing Weight Without Obsessively Tracking Everything

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's calorie counting, tracking your water intake, or simply crossing of every day of your workout program perfectly — you may have fallen i...

202 | 3 Tips to Get Back on Track after a Holiday

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wince I'm all about preparation, this episode is here for you TODAY (a holiday!) so you can implement what you learn as soon as you listen. AND you'll...

201 | You Have 2 Options in Your Journey

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're struggling to stay motivated and consistent in your journey, I have a fun metaphor for you that will give you some perspective and encourage...

200 | Moms Can Do Hard Things!

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be honest, taking on your journey as a mom is hard. Your body is different, you are relearning everything from routine to relationships, and y...

199 | Snack Time With Your Kids: Addressing the When, Where, and What with Ashley Smith, MPH, RD, LD

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is snack time a struggle in your family because it's... snack time all day long? There's a good chance the feeding roles have been reversed. So how do...

Welcome to the Tough Love Mom Podcast!

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get the encouragement and equipping you need to do hard things! Whether “hard” for you is getting motivated, losing weight, testing your physical ...

198 | Week Long Vacations and Staying Consistent

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is filled with travel and one of the hardest things about that is all of the change it causes in your habits and your routine!   In this episo...

197 | 4 Quick Ways to be Less Distracted and More Present This Summer

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is upon us and that usually means a different routine, more travel, and many opportunities for memories to be made! To navigate that, of course...

196 | The Murph Challenge as a Mom [Challenge Review]

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, people all across the world take on the Murph Challenge, moms included!   In this episode you'll learn what it is, the why behind the cha...

195 | 214 Days Left in 2023

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few times a year I like to throw some numbers your way that give you perspective on the days and the opportunities we have left in the year. Time to...

194 | My Ironman Triathlon Experience in My 20s [Challenge Review]

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman triathlons (and triathlons in general!) What are they, what does training look like, and might this be a challenge that you could take on? Thi...

193 | REST: The Benefits and How To Truly Rest as a Mom

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are NOT talking about rest days from your workouts or self-care today, friend! This episode is all about RESTORATIVE rest — the kind that benefit...

192 | ”Keeping it Simple” to Lose Weight

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be annoying to hear "keep it simple" when it relates to weight loss as a mom. But recently, I heard the quote that brought a WHOLE new perspect...

191 | Impulsive Eating

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Impulsive eating — What is it? Why is it such a struggle for moms? And my personal experience with impulsivve eating and what I've done to overcome ...

190 | Allowing Stress and Circumstances to Guide Your Workouts

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are times we don't sleep well or our stress levels are higher than usual as moms. When that happens, it's vital we ADJUST!   In this episode, y...

189 | When Your Schedule Doesn’t Support Consistency

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is no secret that moms are busy! So what can you do when your schedule does NOT support consistency?   Mentioned in this episode – Monthly Print...

188 | What Does It Mean to be “On Track” in Your Journey?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I just need to get back on track." We've all thought it... or said it. But what does that actually mean? Find out!   Ready to STAY CONSISTENT? Join ...

187 | Message to Mamas ❤️ Listen in!

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're busy, you're frustrated, but... you CARE — about your health and the example you're setting. You do NOT have to be a "hot mess mom" riding th...

186 | How Long Does REAL CHANGE in Your Habits Take?

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's all about consistency and long term sustainability in your journey and your habits... so how long does REAL change in your habits take? Find out!...

185 | Will the Starting Point Process Work for You?

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're wondering if Starting Point School will work for you... will THIS be what finally gets you off of that roller coaster of a journey? In this epi...

184 | The Value of a LIST When You Feel Overwhelmed and ”All Over the Place”

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a mom who's felt overwhelmed or like your schedule and life were all over the place, this episode is for you! We're talking about the value ...

183 | The Difference Between a Starting Point and a Stepping Stone in Your Journey

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What in the world is a STARTING POINT specifically in your health and fitness journey? And then a...Stepping Stone?! We're going to define both of tho...

182 | My Thoughts on Social Media

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a full year since my 2022 "accidental" Instagram detox and you better believe my thoughts and perspective on all things social media have ev...

181 | Movement and Your Bad Mood

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a reason the phrase "sweat therapy" exists! As a mom, our days can get busy, overwhelming, and have bad moments that turn into our own bad moo...

180 | Why I’m Not Doing 75 Hard

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was going to start 75 Hard one week ago, but I DIDN'T... and for good reason. In this episode, find out why I was frustrated and wanted to "just do ...

179 | Don’t Strive to “Bounce Back”... But Also Don’t Be Offended By It

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Bouncing back" seems to be a contentious word combination in the motherhood world. Maybe you expect your fit body to feel like itself pretty quick po...

178 | Nutrition and Weight Loss

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are 3 foundational pillars to weight loss — nutrition, fitness, and your sleep and routine. In this episode we are addressing 4 simple strateg...

177 | 3 Steps to Change Your Habits, Lose Weight, and NOT Fall Off Again

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a healthy lifestyle that feels like who you are instead of something you are constantly striving to do IS simple and it can happen with 3 sim...

176 | Fitness and Weight Loss

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are 3 foundational pillars to weight loss — nutrition, fitness, and your sleep and routine. In this episode we are diving into FITNESS and 3 s...

175 | Sleep and Weight Loss

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every mom knows that if you sleep better you FEEL better! And while there are three foundational pillars to weight loss — nutrition, fitness, and yo...

174 | Spartan Race as a Mom: The Super 10K in Atlanta [Challenge Review]

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently completed my first ever Spartan Race. In this episode, you'll hear all about the experience from a mom's point of view, hear about my failu...

173 | How to NOT Need Willpower With Food Anymore

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think that consistency and discipline in your nutrition and WILLPOWER go hand in hand. But what if I told you that there were ways to NOT ...

172 | 10 Years as a Christian: My Testimony

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm doing this episode because what's gone down in my life the past 10 years, where I came from and why I have the mindset and outlook I do now is an ...

171 | Is Spring ”Too Late” to Set Goals and Get Consistent? Here’s Why You’re RIGHT on Time

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you JUST NOW feeling the urge to get consistent in your journey and tackle some goals? Even though it's almost spring? Worried you're "behind" bec...

170 | David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge as a Mom Year 2! [Challenge Review]

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cover 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. This was my 2nd year completing the David Goggins Challenge as a mom of 2 little kids. Listen in to hear all...

169 | Anything is SOMETHING

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can picture what your ideal journey looks like, but it feels far away. If that's where you're at, this encouragement is for YOU today.   Ready to...

168 | Tough Love from Interview Guests Part 5

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over time, I've had to honor of bringing on some AMAZING people to the podcast that I hope impacted your life in one way or another.   At the end of ...

167 | How to Keep Your Focus on One Habit at a Time

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you want to get consistent and lose weight it can be REALLY hard to take it slow, even when you know it will take time. So how can you keep your ...

166 | March Consistency Challenge: Get Disciplined and Stay Consistent

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to STAY CONSISTENT? Join the Tough Love Mom Consistency Challenge! WE START MARCH 1! One habit, one month. Let's do this. Take on the Free Consi...

165 | Tough Love from Interview Guests Part 4

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over time, I've had to honor of bringing on some AMAZING people to the podcast that I hope impacted your life in one way or another.   At the end of ...

164 | Focusing on ONE Habit, But Still Feeling Overwhelmed? What To Do

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know that the key to habit change is taking it on ONE habit at a time, mastering that habit, and then adding in another. But what happens if that ...

163 | Tough Love from Interview Guests Part 3

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over time, I've had to honor of bringing on some AMAZING people to the podcast that I hope impacted your life in one way or another.   At the end of ...

162 | How to Get to Bed Earlier as a Mom

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to let the night get away from us as moms because there's either a lot to DO after the kids go to bed OR you want to decompress from the day...

161 | What Are You Doing This For Anyways?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's important to know "your WHY" for getting and staying healthy, but what is the DEEPER reason you're doing it? RIGHT NOW. How is it impacting you? ...

160 | A Surprising Statistic about TODAY: The Post-Super Bowl Phenomenon

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why is TODAY — the Monday after the Super Bowl — such a big statistical deal? And what are YOU doing about it?   Ready to STAY CONSISTENT? Join t...

159 | Imperfection Actually Builds Your Discipline and Consistency

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One would assume that discipline + consistency and PERFECTION all go together... but guess what? They don't.   Listen in to learn how imperfection is...

158 | The Tough Love Mom Consistency Challenge

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There have been changes made to the Consistency Challenge! Listen in to hear WHY changes have been made, how these changes will benefit you, and what ...

157 | 3 Changes To Make When You Have NO TIME for Workouts or Eating Healthy

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're a mom who juggles a LOT and there are times when you truly do not know where in your day there would be time for a workout or for cooking and e...

156 | Tough Love from Interview Guests Part 2

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over time, I've had to honor of bringing on some AMAZING people to the podcast that I hope impacted your life in one way or another.   At the end of ...

155 | Regaining Confidence and Feeling Like Yourself Again After Baby

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are not a lot of things as humbling as those early days and weeks in your journey postpartum no matter when you get back to working out as a mom...

154 | Tough Love from Interview Guests Part 1

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over time, I've had to honor of bringing on some AMAZING people to the podcast that I hope impacted your life in one way or another.   At the end of ...

153 | Consistency with an INCONSISTENT, ”All Over the Place” Schedule

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Motherhood and unpredictability go together like peanut butter and jelly, don't they?! The minute you figure out your little one's schedule, they chan...

152 | 3 Ways to Build a Resilient Mindset

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are SO many opportunities EACH DAY to build and strengthen our mindset so we can be more resilient!   The only issue is that in the busy day to...

151 | [Interview] Overcoming Failure in Your Journey, Motherhood, and Life with Paola Soares

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the time of year your new year resolutions can get a little rocky and you can experience failure. So how do you deal with it and overcome thos...

150 | Workout Schedules, Easy Meal Ideas for Breastfeeding Moms, and Faith: Insider Peek to a Tough Love Mom Squad Q&A

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get back on track mentally after being consistent but falling off because life threw a ton of curveballs at me?   What are some EASY dinne...

149 | 3 Simple Steps to ”Get Disciplined” in Your Journey

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discipline can get a bad rap because it's an uncomfortable thing to implement in our journeys, but it is NECESSARY!   So we are addressing that feeli...

148 | It’s Time To Get HONEST With Yourself to Transform Your Health and Fitness Journey

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How does HONESTY play into weight loss, nutrition, and fitness? And why should you even tie them together in the first place?   SPOILER: it's foundat...

147 | Listen ASAP! A quick message to YOU, mama ❤️

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're here today because you were made DIFFERENT. You were made to do HARD things. And losing weight the sustainable way, truly changing your habits,...

146 | You Know the Basics to be Healthy, But HOW Do You Stay Consistent and Follow Through LONG Term?

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working out consistently, eating healthier, and staying consistent in your routine — you KNOW these are the foundations to weight loss and living a ...

145 | Is Starting Point School for You? Find Out!

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're wondering "Would this Starting Point Process actually work for ME?" I'm glad!   That's normal question to be asking, so I'm answering it to...

144 | Make This the LAST YEAR You ”Start Over” on January 1st

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY NEW YEAR! On January 1st, you likely felt like you had a fresh start.   Now that is great, there's nothing wrong with a fresh start, I actually...

143 | It’s HERE! Join Starting Point School TODAY!

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is HERE! The doors to Starting Point School are OPEN!   So what is it? What's included? Who is it for? And how will it help YOU make this the year...

142 | 2 Moms Got Into a Routine and Dialed in Their Nutrition using the Starting Point Process

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today you get to hear directly from 2 moms about their experience with the Starting Point Process!   Each of these moms went through Starting Point S...

141 | A No-Goal-Setting-Required End of Year Check In For Your Postpartum Journey

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While there are benefits to having set, tangible goals in your journey, there are times they're more harmful than beneficial and the end of the year i...

140 | 4 Things To Do To Combat the Overwhelm, Exhaustion, and Stress of Motherhood

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is really easy in the day to day of motherhood to end up feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just flat out stressed. So how we do combat that in the...

139 | Is Weight Loss as Simple as Some People Say? Ending the Confusion for Good

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weight loss can feel complicated for moms. We're relearning how to manage everything in our lives while also trying to weave in healthier habits so yo...

138 | [Interview] Keeping it Simple in the New Year with Lauren White

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over half of the population sets health-related resolutions, but after just 1 week, 23% quit and after 1 month, over 64% of those people have quit on ...

137 | Creating a Plan for Your 2023 Health Goals as a Mom

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are almost to a new year and, at least for me, this is the time of year I start to PLAN for the upcoming year in ALL areas of my life — family, t...

136 | 1 Year of The Tough Love Mom Podcast! What This is ALL About and What’s to COME!

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Early Fall 2021 that God made it very clear it was time to MOVE on starting a podcast and 3 short months later, it was out in the world. So here we ar...

135 | The 1 Million Second Workout Challenge!

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Mommy you’re going to workout for 1 MILLION seconds!” — my 4 year old son   This is something he randomly said while he was with me for a wo...

134 | How Long It REALLY Takes To Get Disciplined and Never Fall Off the Wagon Again

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Consistency and long term sustainability in your journey and your habits are KEY, but how long does it REALLY take to get disciplined so you NEVER fal...

133 | Using the Triple S Formula to Master YOUR Starting Point and Make it a Habit for GOOD

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Moms are all about our health and fitness journeys being SUSTAINABLE — this is how.   In Episode 130 you learned WHAT a Starting Point is, now it's...

132 | [Starting Point Session] First Time Mom Who is a Night Shift NICU Nurse Gets Back on Track with Nutrition

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After having kids, getting on track with nutrition can be hard with the constantly changing schedule and overwhelm that motherhood can bring. This fir...

131 | One Month Until 2023: Will This New Year Finally Be Different?

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy December 1st! We are only 1 month away from a new year, so I have a very important question for you!   Will this new year be the one that is FI...

130 | What is a ”Starting Point” in Your Health and Fitness Journey?

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What in the world is a STARTING POINT in your health and fitness journey? We're going to define that today. You're also going to learn WHY a Starting ...