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food freedom in motherhood

Hi, I’m Mariah

Welcome! I’m Mariah. I’m a South Dakota wife and mom of two. I’m also a Registered Dietitian and I’m passionate about all things food freedom and non-dieting. I help women learn to feed their babies, their kids, and themselves with confidence! No matter which stage of motherhood you’re in, or if you’re not a mom yet, I hope you’ll find a refreshing take on nutrition around here- one where we don’t fear food and we don’t worship thinness. I’m so glad you’re here!

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“I no longer feel like my weight is the indictor of how healthy I am or of how I feel about myself. As a postpartum mama, it feels like our success is measured by how quickly we lose the baby weight.  My weight doesn’t make me a good mother and it definitely does not decide how I feel about myself.”

— past client & mom of 2

“This whole process [positive body image and food freedom] has been easier in general. I am noticing a mind shift and overall, feel “lighter” as if I’m walking on clouds feeling versus trudging through the day.”

— past client & mom of 4


“I was so anxious about starting solids, now it’s way more fun! It’s fun to introduce [my baby] to things… I’m so glad I took this class.”

— past client of Starting Solids course & mom of 1

Latest from the Blog

  • Pregnancy + Intuitive Eating

    Pregnancy + Intuitive Eating

    As I write this I am just over 27 weeks pregnant with our third baby! I’m thankful that I have been practicing intuitive eating since pregnant with Theo, our oldest, but I’ve definitely had ups and downs along the way for each pregnancy. My Journey with Intuitive Eating Intuitive eating is all about gaining a… Read more

  • Kid Snacks + Chickpea Cookie Dough

    Kid Snacks + Chickpea Cookie Dough

    Do your kids love snacks? I get asked a lot as a dietitian if snacks are good or bad. I also get asked a lot about ‘healthy’ snacks for both kids and adults. It’s not actually a simple answer to either question! Here are my thoughts and what I usually say: Snacks serve a purpose… Read more

  • Blueberry Protein Muffins

    Blueberry Protein Muffins

    Pregnancy Update: 24 Weeks! I can’t believe we are over halfway through this pregnancy! We recently found out the gender, and… IT’S A GIRL! With two boys already you can imagine how absolutely thrilled we are to be welcoming a baby girl in June! I’ll be the first to admit that I’m much more comfortable… Read more

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