Real-Life Healing Rhythms for Moms: Energy, Cortisol & Nutrition

☀️ My Real-Life Daily Rhythm (No Pressure, Just Peace)

I used to think healing required a perfect morning routine—like a Pinterest board with supplements lined up in rainbow order, quiet time at sunrise, and a matcha in hand.

But let’s be honest…

I’m a mama. I juggle a business, school schedules, and a toddler who somehow always knows when I just sat down. I don’t drink coffee. I run on whatever energy my body is capable of producing—with the Lord’s help. I cook almost every meal from scratch. I’m running on interrupted sleep, emotional load, and the constant soundtrack of “Mom!?”

What’s changed my life isn’t a perfect routine—it’s a gentle rhythm. One that keeps me nourished, grounded, and supported without falling apart when life happens.

🕊️ The Rhythm That’s Actually Working

☀️ Sunlight + Stillness (Even If It’s 3 Minutes)

I try to step outside within an hour of waking—even if it’s just barefoot on the back patio while holding my toddler or listening to the Bible in one ear.

Is it always calm? Not even close.

Does it help? Every single time.

• Why it helps: Regulates cortisol, boosts vitamin D, resets circadian rhythm

• What it looks like IRL: Dogs barking, toddler dumping toys outside, and me whispering a prayer anyway. Yes, it still counts.

💧 Salted Water Before Anything Else

First thing after waking, I drink a big glass of filtered water with a pinch of Redmond salt or a splash of adrenal cocktail.

• Why it helps: Rehydrates, supports adrenal function, and sets the tone for energy

• Real talk: If I skip it, I feel it. Cranky, sluggish, snacky by mid-morning

🥤 Smoothie + Supplement Stack

After feeding everyone and putting out a few child fires, I make my cortisol-calming smoothie and take my real food-based supplements along with it.

It takes about 3 minutes to make and keeps me feeling steady, energized, and not starving by 10 a.m. (That used to be a thing.)

Healing Smoothie Ingredients:

- 1 scoop Equip Prime Protein (Vanilla)

- 1/2 cup Frozen organic mixed berries

- 1/2 tsp Moringa powder

- 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon

- Pinch of Redmond Real Salt

- 1 cup raw milk

- 35g Creatine monohydrate

- 1 tbs Monk Fruit

Blend all ingredients together until smooth.

Enjoy slowly and intentionally to support digestion and hormone regulation.

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✔️ Real-Life Rhythm Checklist

✔️ Cortisol-Calming Smoothie Recipe

✔️ Real Food Supplement Stack

✔️ Weekly Nutrient Check-In

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🙏🏼 Bible Audio Throughout the Day

I wish I had long, quiet devotional time—but this season? I get it in where I can.

I listen to the Bible on audio, pause it to highlight scriptures I love —while folding laundry, prepping dinner, or on wash days in the shower.

• Why it helps: Keeps me anchored to truth, no matter how loud or unpredictable the day

• How it fits in: Sometimes it’s ten minutes straight. Other times, stop-and-start between kid chaos. Still counts.

💪 Intentional Movement 3x a Week

I make space for workouts three times a week—because my body craves strength, and movement helps clear the mental fog.

• What I do: Functional strength, low intensity HIIT training, short resistance-based workouts

• What I don’t do: Berate myself if I can't get to the gym

🍳 Protein + Real Food Throughout the Day

Getting enough protein has been one of the biggest needle-movers in my healing. I don’t track every gram—but I do check in with how I feel.

Here’s what I aim for daily—and how I know it’s working:

🥚 Pasture Raised Eggs

• Target: 1–3/day

• Signs you’re good: Calm mood, strong nails, mental clarity, healthy discharge

• Signs you need more: Brain fog, dry skin, cravings

🐟 Fatty Fish

• Target: 2–4 servings/week (salmon, sardines, mackerel)

• Note: Tuna doesn’t count for omega-3s the same way

• Signs you’re good: Regulated mood, less pain, smooth skin

• Signs you need more: Anxiety, irregular cycles, dry/flaky skin

• What I use: Sport’s Research Krill Oil – 1000 mg daily with my smoothie

🥩 Grass-Fed Meats

• Target: 1–2 servings/day

• Includes ground beef, steak, lamb, bison

• Signs you’re good: Deep sleep, less snacking, high libido

• Signs you need more: Cold hands, low iron, sugar cravings

🫀 Liver & Organs (Or Capsules)

• Target: 1–2 oz liver 2–3x/week or 4–6 capsules/day

• Signs you’re good: Strong cycles, vibrant skin, resilient energy

• Signs you need more: Long PMS, dull skin, low immune function

• What I use: Nutricost Grass Fed Desiccated Beef Liver – 750 mg daily in capsule form

⚡ Creatine (Yes, Really)

• Supports: Brain clarity, muscle strength, metabolism, mood—especially in the luteal phase

• What I use: Nutricost Creapure Creatine – 3–5g daily in my smoothie

• Taste: None. It dissolves easily and just works

• What I use: Nutricost Creapure® Creatine Monohydrate - 5g daily in my smoothie

🔄 Weekly Nutrient Check-In

Every week, I take a quick moment to ask myself:

✅ Did I eat 1–2 eggs a day?

✅ Did I get at least one serving of red meat?

✅ Did I take liver capsules or eat liver?

✅ Did I eat fish or take omega-3s 2–3x?

✅ Did I hydrate like a human and not a cactus?

No shame. Just gentle course correction when needed.

🌙 Evening Wind-Down

I try to bring peace to the house before bed—however messy it looks.

• Screens low or off by 8 p.m. not always perfect as I am writing this at 11 PM

• Magnesium Glycinate (oral or topical) to support rest

• Prayer, classical instrumentals or soft worship music while we get ready for bed

• Grace for whatever chaos the bedtime routine brings

Some nights end with calm. Some with dishes undone and toys still everywhere. But we’re healing either way.

💛 The Real Healing Shift

This rhythm isn’t perfect—but it’s doable. And it’s mine.

I’m not trying to “keep up” anymore. I’m partnering with my body. With God. With the season I’m actually in.

And healing is happening.

You’re Not Lazy. You’re Not Failing. You’re Healing.

And healing in motherhood is holy work.

It doesn’t have to be quiet to be sacred.

It doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

It just has to be faithful.

One real meal. One barefoot step. One whispered prayer at a time.