Supporting the postpartum nervous system is a critical part of recovery and long-term healing. Let's explore the changes the postpartum nervous system undergoes, why they matter, and how they contribute to well-being. In today's episode, we're sharing: What's happening with the nervous system after childbirth.The role the nervous system plays in regulating other functions within the body. Holistic strategies that can be included in everyday routines (without adding more to your to-do list) that will support a healthy nervous system. The insight and practical steps I'm sharing here are strategies I actually use in my day-to-day life and have developed over 14 years of motherhood and four kids. It's my hope that the strategies I'm sharing here are things you can start doing right away to enrich your own postpartum experience and support the mamas in your life. Previous episodes referenced: Nervous System Support with Lesha NelsonBreath as Medicine with Cindy T. DeBonisThe Neuroscience Behind Nurturing Mom and Baby with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

When 1 in 3 women in the U.S. are experiencing birth trauma, I knew we had to have this important conversation with Carla Sargent. Carla Sargent is a home-birthing mother of three, an ex-midwife, an educator, an author, a podcast host, and the founder of her birth trauma support and education business, Healing Birth.Through her holistic and unique Healing Birth work, Carla has helped hundreds of families find healing after a traumatic birth and prepare for a positive and empowering next birth.She has also worked with a vast array of birth keepers, helping them to understand the causes and impacts of birth trauma, including its prevention and how to support the healing process.In this episode, we are sharing:Why we're else seeing a significant rise in birth trauma and what Carla believes to be the root cause.How birth trauma differs from a challenging experience and how hormones play a role.Why birth trauma matters and is relevant to postpartum healing.The processing steps Carla walks her clients through and how moms can get started healing.This is an episode you'll want to hear, especially as a new mom or someone who supports them!  Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Warmth in postpartum is slowly but surely starting to get the recognition it deserves as a healing practice. Let’s talk about what it means in the realm of postpartum and why it’s a powerful physical and emotional practice mothers and care providers should be using. In this episode, we're talking about:The common misconceptions around using warmth as a postpartum healing practice and the cultural background of this ancient tradition. The physiological benefits as far as physical recovery after childbirth. What science tells us about why heat therapy should be a postpartum necessity. Different types of warmth practices and the ways you can implement them. Listen in to learn how heat therapy, rooted in ancient traditions and supported by science holds immense promise for enhancing postpartum well-being. Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

All of my guests are so special, and today's is no exception. She also happens to be a long-time dear friend. Dena Farash has walked alongside me through establishing and growing an online business and I've been honored to witness her do the same. Dena shares sameness and sanity so that moms can feel cool, calm, and confident without guilt or shame.  She is the founder of The Mindful Mom Revolution, an online space for Mothers to come together to deliberately create community, inspiration, and progress through awareness of their thoughts and inspired actions in their parenting.  Dena is a successful online entrepreneur who has found her unique way of sharing how to thrive in motherhood while still creating personal fulfillment, accomplishment, and connection with others.  Happily married and a mom of three, Dena loves to share with women how they can become the best version of themselves while raising the best version of their kids.  Using tools like meditation, mindfulness, grit, and charm, Dena has established herself as a strong voice in both the motherhood and online business spaces.In today's episode, we're sharing: Steps to take toward prioritizing releasing trauma and practicing conscious parenting Where damaging parenting behaviors come from. The influence of our thoughts and why awareness of them is the first step toward breaking generational patternsHow to work in the mindfulness practices that will make the biggest difference even in modern life without adding anything else to your to-do list. Dena is showing up on social media, telling stories, and leading by example.She showcases the sacredness and mundane moments which has been such a beautiful gift, not only to myself but also to so many others.I'm sure you'll take away so much wisdom surrounding what motherhood is all about in this powerful conversation.  Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

I spoke in a previous episode about the reasons for postpartum hair loss due to physiological changes in the body. Definitely give that a listen as a foundation to today's conversation. In this episode, we'll emphasize once again that hair loss in postpartum is not normal and discuss strategies for prevention and recovery. In this episode, we're sharing: Strategies for prevention of and recovery from postpartum hair loss. Why significant amounts of hair loss should never be considered normal. Why nutrition and hydration through food need to be the foundation of recovery and prevention rather than supplements. The role environmental toxins play and how to safely detox during this time period. 3 important key factors in hair loss and how to take them into consideration during pregnancy and postpartum. This question about how much hair loss is "normal" is one I get often. I truly hope you find this helpful and will continue advocating for yourself and/or your clients in getting to the root cause of hormonal imbalance symptoms like this.  Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum joins us today for a conversation about the neuroscience of nurture parenting and how it's not just best practice for infant development but also for maternal mental health. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD is an Author, Neuroscientist, Doula, Infant and Family Sleep Specialist, and Mother. Greer has combined her academic training with her experience as a doula and mother to lead The Nurture Revolution. A movement to nurture our babies’ brains to revolutionize mental health and impact larger systems in our world. Her book is called The Nurture Revolution: Grow Your Baby’s Brain and Transform Their Mental Health Through the Art of Nurtured Parenting. In today's episode, we're sharing: How early life experience influences who we becomeThe biggest myths in modern parenting adviceHow modern parenting advice is detrimental to maternal well-being. Foundational elements of nurturing in practice. The origins of a parenting style that's far from what is healthy and safe. Be prepared to be fascinated and inspired by this conversation. We dig deeply into how this style of parenting is undoing generational trauma and revolutionizing what's possible for the mental health of babies and families.  Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

In this episode, we're sharing:How to balance science and spirituality in postpartumThe key principles of postpartum conscious care3 practical ways to weave the sacred into the everyday experiences of postpartum healing. This conversation will inspire both mothers, at any stage in their postpartum journey, and the professionals who serve them to use a holistic and sacred approach to experiencing comprehensive well-being throughout their lives. Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

We're back in today's Postpartum University podcast episode with another unpopular opinion. And that's the idea that actually no, making postpartum sacred isn't a "woo-woo" thing. Get ready to bust through common misconceptions about embracing the sacred in postpartum. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. In this episode, we're sharing: Why making postpartum sacred isn't about pursuing esoteric or unattainable ideals. Why it has nothing to do with the birth experience. And why this transformation deserves care and reverence. How making postpartum sacred is not impossible simply because of the demands of modern life. How even in our technology-driven world, we can still find sacredness in this profound transformative time. The history of the transformative journey into motherhood and how the postpartum period has been revered, recognized, and celebrated by cultural heritage practices around the world. We'll wrap things up by diving into an understanding of how patriarchal practices in our society have shifted social norms and what we can do to hold the threads of wisdom, tradition, and reverence.  Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

This wouldn't be a podcast about postpartum healing and recovery if we weren't including conversations about pelvic physical health. We'll continue advocating that EVERY WOMAN who gives birth needs pelvic PT! Today's episode will share exactly WHY that is, and more importantly, how anyone can access it through the revolutionary Tighten Your Tinkler online program. (See below for links!). In this episode, we're sharing: How to know that you can benefit from physical therapy and why you need to see a therapist that specializes in postpartum pelvic PT. Why the guidance typically given by conventional medicine practitioners to do 100 kegels a day is NOT what women need to regain their pelvic health. The connection between pelvic health and emotional well-being and why every mother should make her pelvic health a priority, regardless of whether or not she's had a "traumatic" birth experience. Christina Walsh is a Physical Therapist & New Orleans mama of 2. Known together as the “Tinkler Ladies”, Christina and her business partner Jenn Lormand have a combined 36 years of experience supporting women through pelvic floor problems, prolapse, diastasis recti, and more. The Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy featured their holistic protocol that helps women mitigate symptoms (think no more pee leaks, back pain, or painful sex) WITHOUT kegels or internal vaginal devices. Today, the Tinkler ladies are on a mission to help women feel empowered and hopeful in their healing journeys.Access the Tighten Your Tinkler Resources: Tighten Your Tinkler®️ Signature Program: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram (use code MARANDA for $50 off!) IG: @tighten.your.tinklerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinklerFREE 90/90 Decompression Position (to relax back, hips, pelvic floor, and nervous system):  https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhipreliefFREE 5-minute Root Cause Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36 Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

I am welcoming you to a thought-provoking episode where we are on a mission today to transform the way we think about the impact of postpartum care on long-term health and really shed light on a critical aspect of healthcare.It's time to move beyond that acute care and embrace a more comprehensive, supportive, and proactive approach that really has the potential to transform lives.In this episode, we're: Addressing the impact of postpartum care on long-term health. Emphasizing how postpartum care influences the health of families, communities, and society as a whole. Outlining an 8-step blueprint for exactly how healthcare providers can elevate the "standard of care" when it comes to the postpartum period.By implementing these steps and embracing this holistic approach to postpartum care we can help create a paradigm shift. It's abundantly clear that comprehensive postpartum care is not a luxury, it's a necessity in our world. Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

We've all heard of emotional eating. You know I like to have conversations nobody else is and today's topic is no exception. We all have a relationship with the food we eat. And for many, that relationship is somewhat dysfunctional. I'm going to share my own personal journey here with establishing a healthy relationship with food and some suggestions for how to heal the emotional connection to nourishment. In this episode we're talking about: Why our relationship with food matters, especially as we lay the foundation for showing up as our best selves in motherhood. Where the relationship between trauma healing and food has its roots, how it's perpetuated in society, and most importantly how to heal. Methods for holistic healing that will allow moms to finally let go of their disordered eating habits and embrace nourishment for their minds, bodies, and spirits. I truly hope that this episode allows you to see that you are NOT alone in the connections you've made in your life between your eating habits and your self-worth. It's a universal experience, especially among women. I want you to take away from this episode that there are truly very practical steps you can put into place within your lifestyle that allow you to have a healthy relationship with the way that you provide nourishment for yourself. Important LinksPostpartum Nutrition Certification program Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Let's talk about the thyroid! It's an unassuming butterfly-shaped gland, tucked away in the neck and it might seem small, but its role in our well-being is monumental. There are some serious and alarming rates of postpartum thyroid disorders and dysfunction. Up to 23% of new mothers will experience thyroid dysfunction in postpartum, compared to a minimal 3-4% of the rest of the general population! In this episode, we're: Pushing back against the conventional medicine belief that thyroid disorders aren't preventable or curable. Further, we'll dive into the physiological origins of thyroid dysfunction as they relate to the hormonal shifts and changes of pregnancy and postpartum. Connecting cortisol (the stress hormone) to thyroid disorders and examining the role the lack of cultural support plays in the epidemic of thyroid disorders in the US. Diving into how women and providers can support the postpartum body nutritionally to facilitate the production of hormones that allow the thyroid to function properly. This conversation offers yet another example of the ways in which we are experiencing a maternal health crisis.  It will encourage you to consider things that need to happen here and how we can look at what's really happening within the body and provide postpartum women with the support and care they deserve. Important LinksJoin the Pro Membership for the full Postpartum Thyroid TrainingListen to the episode about birth controlLearn more about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification program Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

The truth is that 100 kegels a day will not physically heal the postpartum body. When it comes to postpartum recovery, the conventional medical world is seriously lacking in its understanding of the changes a woman's anatomy has gone through and what the body truly needs.Today's guest, Deb Flashenberg, founder and owner of Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC joins us to discuss the emotional and physical benefits of postnatal yoga. In today's episode, we're: Exploring the intense physiological changes the anatomy endures through pregnancy and then very suddenly through and after childbirth and the effects on the muscular structures within the core. Highlighting the importance of diaphragmatic breathing, understanding exactly how to do it, and emphasizing the holistic benefits of the breath component of a postnatal yoga practice. Discussing the emotional, mind-body connection of a yoga class and the importance of finding community during the postpartum healing period through shared experience and physical recovery. If you're in the years postpartum and wondering how to feel connected to your body again, this will get you pointed in the right direction. For the postpartum professionals, Deb will specifically address what you need to know about how to support moms in rehabilitating their core and what to suggest for physical recovery. Important links: More information about Deb and the Prenatal Yoga Center Save your spot for the upcoming (09/12/23) Postpartum Nutrition MasterclassEnroll in the Fall 2023 cohort of the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

This episode is a sneak peek into the Gut-Brain Axis training available inside the Pro Membership of Postpartum University.  Why are we having this conversation? Maternal health care, infant health care, fetal health care are greatly impacted by the gut-brain axis and understanding this critical relationship allows us to provide effective and comprehensive care for mother and newborn, especially when symptoms of imbalance, such as depression and anxiety are present. In this episode, we'll explore: The significance of inflammation in the body, specifically within the gut, and how it's a precursor to depression and anxiety. The role of the metabolism and how it impacts energy levels, insulin sensitivity, and nervous system regulation. Why the gut is considered in the scientific community to be the second brain and the role toxins play in the dysregulation of the gut-brain axis and the nervous system.We are really getting into the science and anatomy here that needs to be understood to get to the ROOT CAUSE of mood disorders and so much more! Though it's just the tip of the iceberg, this information will really prepare you for the conversations and education that need to happen with new moms in supporting what's happening physiologically and psychologically in pregnancy and postpartum. To get the full training head over to postpartumu.com/membership! For more information head to: https://postpartumu.com/the-gut-brain-axis-episode-127/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Let's take a deep dive into what providers don't tell you about the side effects of the birth control pill. This episode, featuring the brilliant naturopathic doctor and physician Rachel Marinovsky from Kale Blossom, is a revealing conversation about the inadequacy of women's healthcare within the conventional medical system. In this episode, we share:The origins of hormonal birth control and the concerning journey through history that brought it into such rampant use in our modern world. Rachel's insights highlight the risks and side effects that women aren't adequately informed about.Beyond birth control, we illuminate the environmental toxin factors affecting thyroid dysfunction, emphasizing the critical role of the thyroid gland in holistic well-being. We connect the dots between mental-emotional well-being and physical health, highlighting the impact of nutrition and the role hormonal birth control plays in nutrient deficiencies.Practical lifestyle changes, like proper hydration, adequate sleep, and regular meals, that can radically improve women's health. We reflect upon the importance of proper education at an early age for girls developing into adolescence and how we can bring about the changes we wish to see in the world of women's healthcare. For more information about Dr. Rachel and resources to support your holistic well-being visit: https://postpartumu.com/the-truth-about-birth-control-a-conversation-with-dr-rachel-marinowsky-ep-126/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Let's have a conversation about the unpopular opinion that postpartum depression and anxiety are actually preventable. I want to let you in on the secret to mental wellness postpartum, The Mama Thrive method.In this episode: I'll tackle the disproportionate impact of these maternal mental health conditions on women of color and those in poverty and encourage you to rewrite the narrative for the better.I share how The Mama Thrive method is a lifestyle designed to nourish the mind, body, and soul.  I'll cover why it's a lifestyle that is accessible and available to anyone of any race or socioeconomic status. I'll divulge my personal tips for self-care, managing extreme situations, and creating routines that take the edge off the overwhelming feelings so familiar to us as mothers.Join me as we explore the lifestyle of self-care and learn how to prioritize these principles to meet your unique needs as a mother.For more tips and resources about how to implement this lifestyle head to: https://postpartumu.com/preventing-postpartum-depression-and-anxiety-ep-125/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Welcome to a conversation that needs to be amplified, will shed light on the realities of postpartum depression, and the implications of a new drug that's hit the market, Zurzuvae. As a mother of four and a specialist in postpartum care, I've been delving into the research, asking questions, and uncovering truths that can help us navigate the risks associated with the pharmaceutical treatment of PPD. In this episode: We examine the broader issue of maternal health, mental wellness, and the unmet need for better care pathways. We share the facts about Zurzuvae, its potential side effects, and the concerns surrounding its long-term use. (Spoiler alert: you'll want to hear about the animal studies and the possible conflict of interest among the researchers)We empower you to understand the wider landscape of postpartum care and implore you to take action to fill the urgent need for improved support and resources for new mothers.For more information and to download the FDA safety info PDF for this new postpartum depression drug visit: https://postpartumu.com/understanding-the-new-postpartum-depression-drug/Transform your postpartum practice with evidence-based education, advanced trainings, and a thriving practitioner community.We're challenging the status quo and prioritizing the holistic health of postpartum mothers. --> https://postpartumu.com/Membership/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Let's talk about that elusive work/life balance and unleashing your full potential of unbridled creativity. In this episode, we're talking with Lindsay Roselle, growth and performance coach, podcast host, and CEO of the Mother Load Company. In this conversation, we're sharing:1. Lindsay's story of her high-achieving corporate career, and how she navigated the choice of passion over the security of a 9-to-5 job and her transition from her high-achieving corporate career. She candidly shares the challenges faced by balancing life as a working mother and the tools she used along her journey.2. How our brains build neural pathways to adapt and survive and how microdosing can unlock these pathways for fresh perspectives. Not only does it offer potential solutions to depression, anxiety, and lack of focus, but it also fosters enhanced creativity, connection, and empathy. 3. A topic that's a hotbed of debate - the safety of microdosing for mothers. Lindsay shares her insights and draws upon evidence from Indigenous cultures regarding the use of plant medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We also explore legal considerations and ways to source your microdosing supplements safely. This thought-provoking episode will leave you with many takeaways, insights, and a new perspective on motherhood and personal growth.For more juicy tips and resources visit: https://postpartumu.com/microdosing-shrooms-for-maternal-mental-health-lindsay-roselle-ep-124/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

The common advice about infant sleep many parents think is beneficial could actually be doing more harm than good. Join us as we debunk the myths of sleep training with our guest, Taylor Kulick, a renowned sleep consultant, parenting educator, and occupational therapist. Drawing from her own experiences, Taylor helps us navigate the delicate postpartum period, discussing safe bed sharing and the importance of setting realistic expectations about a baby's sleep patterns.In this episode, we talk about: The fascinating history of sleep training, a practice that emerged during the industrial revolution and has remained popular due to societal pressures and lack of support for mothers and babies. The emotional realm of parenting, as Taylor lends her expertise on navigating feelings of shame that arise when one's parenting approach diverges from the norm. The consequences of a non-responsive sleep-training approach and how to respond to a baby's cries in a beneficial way while also exploring how both mom and baby can get their sleep needs met. This is an eye-opening conversation that challenges the preconceived notions many of us hold about baby sleep and the mainstream definition of sleep training with a unique perspective and a tailored approach for each baby's individual needs.** For more JUICY tips and resources visit: https://postpartumu.com/redefining-infant-sleep-with-taylor-kulik-ep-123/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...

Creating a community when you don't have one readily available is an empowering and transformative journey. You are not alone in your desire for support and connection during the postpartum period. Studies show that being part of a supportive community contributes to increased well-being and self-confidence in postpartum mothers. We also know that not all support is created equal. The type of support that enhances your quality of life validates your experiences, provides emotional support, and shares resources. If you don't have that type of support readily available to you, it's essential to get creative in surrounding yourself with that type of community. In this episode, we're sharing: How you can get started connecting with like-minded people and building a community around shared interests. Ways you can coordinate with other moms to share responsibilities and connect emotionally at the same time. The importance of asking for support and the impact community has on breaking cycles of generational trauma. I hope more than anything that this episode empowers you to reach out, connect with other mamas, share your experiences, and seek the support that is essential for your well-being. Share this with your mama friends so they know they aren't alone. For more juicy tips and resources on this topic head to: https://postpartumu.com/importance-of-creating-a-community-postpartum-ep-122/ Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit 18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support. Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health AssessmentPostpartum depression, anxiety, depletion, and autoimmune issues have become a new normal. Take the most comprehensive postpartum assessment to discover what your symptoms are telling you and even more importantly, what you can do to fix it for good.Get started on the path to holistic recovery with the Postpartum Nutrition Repletion PlanCome hang out with us on Instagram! Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care? Learn about the Postpartum University Professional MembershipStay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification ProgramCheck out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herbal Care...