Doulas have gone mainstream and many are still left questioning - do I really need one? To deep dive into this question, we've brought in a truly incredible expert. HeHe Stewart is the founder of The Birth Lounge with years of experience as a birth doula and a masters in Human Development and Family Studies. Together we're discussing the raw truth about which families would not benefit from bringing on a doula, why partners cannot replace this kind of support, and so much more. ****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/po ..read more

Women and mothers are in crisis. What are providers missing? Whole-body support is THE missing link, and nutrition is one of the biggest components to better care. Without it, health outcomes will continue to decline. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the research that supports this and discussing the science behind the gut's role in our mental health, inflammation as a precursor to PPD, and so much more. Recognizing the massive role that food plays in our healing will bring us all one step closer to helping the women and families we serve truly thrive. ****For more juicy tips, informa ..read more

If you don't do this work... who will? This episode is for our fellow pioneers. The ones who are bravely showing up every day and using motherhood as an opportunity for generational healing. Today, we're talking to Maria Yakimchuk - a former therapist, transformational life coach, and EFT practitioner who teaches new moms how to thrive. The heavy weight and impact of generational trauma and the mother wound need to be addressed. Therapy is simply not enough. In this episode, we'll take you through the tools you can start using today as you heal yourself, your children, and the generations ..read more

In the depths of postpartum, intimacy is often one of the first things to go. Women are tired, touched out, disconnected, and overwhelmed. When we need our partners the most, we often find ourselves pushing them further away. Today we are sitting down with Jen Melville, a sex and relationship coach that specializes in helping women reclaim their relationships and sexuality postpartum. We are laying it all out there in this conversation. It is possible to prioritize intimacy and our close relationships after kids. And not only is it possible, it is also what you and your family deserve ..read more

The Postpartum University Podcast is ranked among the top 15% most shared podcasts across the world. Without you, this would not be possible. And today, we are so grateful to be celebrating our 100th episode. In honor of this incredible milestone, we've put together the best of the best, highlighting some of our favorite moments on the podcast. Our community and our mission is growing stronger every day. You are doing incredible work by showing up here, and this is only the beginning.   ****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://post ..read more

Postpartum rage is a complex issue that has the ability to trigger stress, guilt, and shame within the mother and family unit at large. This has become a common experience in postpartum as women are left without the support and care they truly need. In this episode, I am sharing my personal experience with postpartum rage and what you can do to start healing your marriage, your family, and most importantly, yourself. ****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep99 for more ..read more

Truth bomb: parenting is about the parent, not the kids. Becoming a great mother is a lifelong journey, and it actually begins the moment we are placed in our own mother's arms. Conscious parenting is not just about raising children, it's also about healing our own wounds and recognizing our own triggers. Today we are sitting down with Bryana Kappadakunnel, the incredible voice behind Conscious Mommy. She is here to help us shift the paradigm around what it truly means to have and raise children. You will never look at conscious parenting the same way again. ****For more juicy tips, infor ..read more

Science is necessary and so valuable to the maternal health space. It is also extremely limited in ways that can be detrimental to women and mothers. In order to truly advance, this MUST be acknowledged. This is so important to me that I created an in-depth training for Postpartum University members. We discuss everything from the financial and male bias to ethical concerns in pregnancy and beyond. Today, I'm sharing part of that training with you so that we can all have a greater understanding of science, its impact, and how we can work within these limitations. ****For more juicy tips, i ..read more

There is no doubt that we need more support and more education around postnatal depletion. The current systems of care continue to fail, and yet we go on treating women as if they are the problem. Today I'm here to talk about the REAL root causes as well as the questions you need to be asking if you suspect you may be experiencing postnatal depletion. ****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep95 for more ..read more

Postpartum was never supposed to be an isolated and unsupported experience. While that is the current reality for so many, there is another way. Today, we are sitting down with Christine Eck - founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies and ayurvedic practitioner. When you shift your beliefs, advocate for yourself, and focus on your own healing... Postpartum has space to become the conscious and sacred experience it was always meant to be. ****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep94 ..read more