About Laura Bruner

I am a Certified Nutrition Consultant and a Certified CrossFit Trainer. I have a passion for educating, and I absolutely love teaching others about nutrition, functional movement, and the power each has to set the foundation for health, wellness, and true quality of life. I LOVE to eat and fuel my body to live life to the utmost, and I wholeheartedly believe that sustainably sourced, nutrient dense foods can be the greatest form of medicine as well as the ingredients to create the most delicious, palate pleasing meals (it’s a win-win!)

crack sauce 3 ways + a rainbow bowl of love

By | 2018-01-24T15:08:04-08:00 January 24th, 2018|Health, Marinades and Sauces, Recipes, Soups, Salads, Sides|

It's in gratitude that I honor my friend and Modern Mamas Podcast cohost, Jess, for the naming of this sauce. It is, in fact, potentially as addictive as a drug, but without all the nasty shit that comes along with drug use. Actually, it's quite the opposite: life giving, nourishing, uplifting, and energizing (the kind [...]

Episode #33 of the MMP – Modern Dad: Tim Gaertner

By | 2018-01-24T14:47:47-08:00 January 24th, 2018|Podcast|

"Modern Dad: Tim Gaertner" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast Jess sits down with her husband of 6 years, and baby daddy, Tim. Hopped up on all the coffee, they tackle your listener questions! Tune in as Jess and Tim discuss things like why it's hard for men to communicate, how Tim supported [...]

Episode #32 of the MMP – Modern Dad: Rusty Bruner

By | 2018-01-24T14:52:29-08:00 January 17th, 2018|Health, Motherhood, Podcast|

"Modern Dad: Rusty Bruner" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast I sit down with my wonderful husband and daddy to our Evie Wilder. My love and partner in all things joins me for our first ever dad episode! Rusty and I spent a Friday night date night at home with our sleeping babe, sipping [...]

Episode #31 of the MMP – Mom Guilt

By | 2018-01-11T08:21:18-08:00 January 11th, 2018|Podcast|

"Mom Guilt" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we answer a listener question and dive in deep to the mom guilt, self love, and flipping the script. Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! And don't forget to join our Modern Mamas Tribe on Facebook! Links and Such: CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.33: [...]

coconut tahini stir fry

By | 2018-01-14T17:27:28-08:00 January 11th, 2018|Health, Marinades and Sauces, Pastured Meat, Recipes|

*Note: this is an old recipe that I decided to revamp because we've fallen deeply in love with this one all over again this past week. Dinner done in less than 20 and flavor that is to DIE for. My husband keeps asking for it, and I keep using the coconut tahini sauce on E [...]

our favorite baby (and kid) essentials

By | 2024-08-05T04:55:47-08:00 January 8th, 2018|Health, Motherhood, Movement and Play|

*Updating this post now that Indie Bo has joined our world 4 years later* Looking for forest school gear? Scroll to the bottom! After an impromptu Instagram story of Evie's nursery (which we never actually used for her to sleep in), I got overwhelmingly positive feedback in favor of this exact post, so here goes [...]

Episode #30 of the Modern Mamas Podcast – Mallika Bush

By | 2018-01-03T13:29:22-08:00 January 3rd, 2018|Health, Podcast|

"Guest Interview - Mallika Bush on birth trauma and postpartum depression"  In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking to Mallika Bush all about birth trauma and postpartum depression. While this is a bit of a heavier topic, it's one that is so important and so often overlooked. This episode is not [...]

Episode #29 of the MMP – New Year Growth Mindset

By | 2018-01-03T19:31:05-08:00 December 27th, 2017|Podcast|

"New Year Growth Mindset" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our thoughts on New Years traditions, resolutions, and how we plan to tackle 2018 with a growth mindset! We are SO thankful for an amazing first year of the Modern Mamas Podcast and to have you as a part of our [...]

Episode #28 of the Modern Mamas Podcast – Dr. Erica on Baby Moves

By | 2017-12-19T19:15:30-08:00 December 20th, 2017|Podcast|

"Guest Interview - Dr. Erica Boland on Baby Development"  In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we are talking all about how we can help our babies move the way nature intended for a lifetime of functional movement and core strength! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! Erica Boland, DC works as a Chiropractor [...]

Episode #27 of the MMP – Holiday Tips, Tricks, and Traditions

By | 2017-12-12T19:26:23-08:00 December 13th, 2017|Podcast|

"Holiday Tips, Tricks, and Traditions" In this episode of The Modern Mamas Podcast we share our favorite holiday traditions and our tricks for enjoying this time of year and avoiding the stress! Download in iTunes HERE & on Stitcher HERE! And don't forget to join our Modern Mamas Tribe on Facebook! Links and Such: Jovial [...]