Dr. Shivani Gupta brings a wealth of knowledge on Ayurvedic postpartum care, blending Eastern and Western practices for optimal well-being. In this conversation, look forward to:  Understanding Ayurveda: Dr. Gupta introduces Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine over 5,000 years old, encompassing mind-body constitution, circadian rhythms, herbology, and detoxification. Ayurveda in Pregnancy: Ayurvedic principles can guide conception, pregnancy, and postpartum, promoting a peaceful, balanced lifestyle for both mother and baby. The Importance of Doshas: Exploring the three doshas—Vata, P ..read more

So many of you have reached out to follow up about the recent hospital stay my family experienced while my youngest daughter was treated for a severe bout of stomach illness.  Here I'm recounting those events as a way of educating what to be on the lookout for when it comes to managing illness at home and when to decide to receive medical intervention.  In this episode, I'm sharing:  How I knew it was time to seek medical attention at the hospital (3:50) Why we knew we had made the right decision and the aspects of the appropriate care we received. (9:22) How we handled advoc ..read more

It's no secret that mothers in the U.S. return to their careers after childbirth way too early.  Today's conversation dives into the effects of returning to work on maternal mental health.  I'm speaking with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, founder of Phoenix Health who brings her expert perspective as a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health specialist.  In this episode, we're sharing: The perspective mothers can take when returning to work to ease the effects of the transition on their mental health. How changes in breastfeeding correlate with the timing o ..read more

The standard of postpartum healthcare, especially when it comes to nutrition, is shockingly low. We're bombarded with conflicting advice, misleading marketing, and a lack of credible information. Today, we're diving deep into the dos and don'ts of postpartum nutrition, but fair warning – some of what you'll hear might challenge conventional wisdom. It's time to separate fact from fiction, debunk myths, and empower new mothers with the knowledge they need to nourish themselves and their babies effectively.  In today's episode, we're sharing:  "DO" recommendations  "DON'T" recom ..read more

The depletion and restoration of postpartum nutrients isn't that complicated.  However, when a mama is left undernourished, lacking a few key nutrients will  lead to a whole host of challenging symptoms and conditions.  In this conversation, we're diving into exactly which postpartum nutrients are most important for holistic wellness.  In this episode, we're sharing: The myth of complicated nutritional guidelines and the notion that postpartum health is derived from eating certain foods or counting calories. The actual stats of which postpartum nutrients are most commonly ..read more

The topic of postpartum rage and other symptoms of postpartum hormonal imbalance are (pun intended) all the rage these days.  But so many blogs and articles that are covering this topic of symptoms of postpartum hormonal imbalance are failing to get to the root cause of this serious issue. In this episode we're sharing:   The true cause of postpartum hormone imbalance that triggers symptoms of rage, digestive issues, mood swings, body aches, brain fog, and more.  The worrisome trends that are occurring within the postpartum "market" and why we need to get ahead of them as mate ..read more

 Today's conversation with Lynn Schulte, founder of the Institute for Birth Healing will take your understanding of pelvic floor health to a whole new level.   In this episode, we're sharing: The specific birth pattern that shows up in the pelvis repeatedly in postpartum women, why, and how to release the symptoms effectively.  The importance of listening to the body and tuning into the emotional trauma that gets stored in the pelvic region.  What is especially important to remember as a postpartum mom who has experienced trauma and is ready to heal through pelvic physica ..read more

Women are starting to demand better postpartum care. They're breaking the boundaries that have been inflicted upon them by the healthcare systems who know little to nothing about postpartum recovery. They're looking to local businesses; doulas, nutritionists, consultants, etc. to provide the nurturing they know they need to keep up with the demands of modern motherhood. In this episode, we're sharing: The changes that are happening within the postpartum field and what to expect from care in the future. How to keep up with the changing demands for better care and be seen as a local expert. Th ..read more

Here's the things with normalizing the struggles of modern motherhood. In our attempt to create awareness about the challenges that we go through in motherhood, we've inadvertently normalized aspects that aren't the essence of true motherhood and really shouldn't be happening in the first place. In this episode, we're sharing: Aspects of motherhood that have been labeled as "normal" such as severe mental health concerns and restrictive sleep training techniques and who is actually benefitting from the "normalization" of these struggles. My own personal experience with going against the mainst ..read more

Postpartum retreats are a hot topic in the news right now. There are several red flags involved with this that we need to make ourselves aware of right away. So let's talk about why these postpartum retreats are NOT the solution to the maternal healthcare crisis. In this episode, we're sharing: The obvious prohibitive cost factor that luxury experiences like this present, that further widens the gap between the privileged wealthy and those who don't have the financial means for such care. The slippery slope into "standardized care" something like this generates and who actually benefits from ..read more