Postpartum University® Podcast

By Maranda Bower, Postpartum Nutrition SpecialistMedicine Alternative Health Health & Fitness Mental Health

Postpartum University® Podcast episodes

February 06, 2024Why Postpartum Retreats are NOT the Solution to the Maternal Healthcare Crisis EP 150
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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 these "investments" in the long term.
What needs to be done instead that will fully support mothers, babies, and families and set them up for the journey of parenthood.
I'm sure this episode is going to bring you a perspective on postpartum retreats that isn't being presented in the mainstream coverage.

Let's have a conversation about the rise of postpartum retreats and how you envision yourself contributing to a paradigm of postpartum care that allows all mothers to thrive. Join us to chat about it in the Facebook group!
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16 min
January 30, 2024Ensuring a Safe Childbirth: Expert Legal Insights with Gina Mundy EP 149
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Conversations around birth injury, trauma, and loss are no doubt challenging. But they're also so very important.
In this episode, I'm joined by birth injury lawyer and author of A Parent's Guide to Safer Childbirth, Gina Mundy.
She shares candidly how she's experienced how mistakes in the birth setting impact lives forever. And she's proactively working to educate parents about how they can keep themselves and their families safe.
In this episode, we're sharing:
The risk factors that contribute to the cases Gina represents, including the cascade of interventions caused by Pitocin inductions.
How parents can advocate for themselves in the birth room.
What steps can be taken to ensure a safe childbirth experience including the importance of assembling your team of providers.
Though this topic may be triggering, our objective here is not to scare you but rather to bring attention to the rise in birth injury and loss and how providers and parents can make a difference in outcomes.

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
29 min
January 23, 2024Creating a Postpartum Wellness Toolkit with The Mama Thrive Method EP 148
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We need to talk more about postpartum wellness.
Information and resources for thriving during the postpartum period (which is way longer than most people think, by the way), are severely lacking in our culture.
Creating a postpartum wellness toolkit, covering essentials like self-care practices, mental health support, and nutrition guidelines is essential to long-lasting well-being in motherhood, and even can affect the way your body experiences menopause.
In this episode, we're sharing:
The five components of the Postpartum University Mama Thrive Method at Postpartum University that support healing.
How the components of whole-body support, nutrition and detoxification, better sleep, nervous system care, and cyclical living, are all interconnected.
Practical steps to take to put these pieces into place.
The benefits of preparing this postpartum wellness toolkit.
Real-life examples of how I put these components into practice in my life with four kids.
Rather than focusing on buying tools to make life easier, this episode emphasizes honoring basic needs and making lifestyle changes for a beautiful life in motherhood.

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
43 min
January 16, 2024Human Design in Motherhood with Erin Claire Jones: A Journey to Authentic Parenting EP 147
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Understanding my human design in motherhood has been so influential in showing up in a way that feels authentic and life-giving.
In this episode, I'm joined by human design expert and mentor, Erin Claire Jones.

In this episode, we're sharing:
How to discover your human design type and why it matters.
The strengths each type brings to parenting and how they can be optimized.
Practical ways to plan your parenting style around your design type.
Erin and Maranda's personal experiences with authentic parenting through understanding human design.
Use discount code: MARANDA for 10% off your personal Human Design Blueprint that will guide you on your parenting journey.
NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
23 min
January 09, 2024Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood and Embracing New Identities EP 146
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Self-discovery in motherhood is so important because we undergo so many changes.

But so often, we feel lost in our new responsibilities and completely lose track of who we are.
That’s why being intentional about the strategies I’m sharing here for embracing your new identity becomes even more critical.

In this episode, we're talking about:
The 3-step process of self-discovery in motherhood.
5 questions to ask yourself when you’ve lost sight of what’s important to you.
Practical tips for establishing boundaries and prioritizing self-care.
Why loss of identity occurs, what to expect, and how to be proactive about reflecting on the self-discovery journey before it escalates to feeling like a crisis.
No matter who you are, what you've been through, the physical changes, the emotional shifts, the shifts in your priority, the changes in your identity, the relationship changes, sleep deprivation, time constraints, career adjustments, the responsibility, the learning curve– all of those things are happening to you regardless of how many kids you have, and you have to give yourself time and attention to move through those and navigate and explore what works for you and what doesn't.
So embrace this evolution and use this episode to guide yourself or the clients you serve through this journey with grace and self-compassion.

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
31 min
January 02, 2024How to Setting up your home + life to Fuel your Wellness and Passion EP 145
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How to set up postpartum life systems that prioritize what matters most to you and your day-to-day routines is a critical part of maintaining maternal mental health and less stress in motherhood.

In this episode, we're sharing:
How to prioritize your personal goals and values when planning your routines.
Why the little things matter even more than your bigger goals.
What it looks like to streamline your day-to-day lifestyle and how it ultimately helps you achieve more.
In a society that pushes the hustle culture agenda, evaluating what matters most to you and being able to cultivate a life that feels good is more important now than ever. The tips here will get you started.
Come find us on Instagram and comment on the post for this episode to tell us:
What are you prioritizing this year?

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
26 min
December 26, 2023Postpartum University Podcast: Best of 2023 EP 144
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What an incredible year it’s been for the Postpartum University podcast!
25 amazing guests have shared their insightful wisdom and expert tips with us.
We’ve reached 50K downloads.
We’re in the top 15% of podcasts in all categories!
And we owe it all to this fantastic community of listeners, moms, and professionals like you who are making it their mission to shift the postpartum paradigm.
Today we’re highlighting our top 10 most downloaded episodes from this year featuring a mix of guest conversations and solo episodes.

In this episode, you’ll hear clips from:

Postnatal Depletion Questions You Need to be Asking
Sex and Intimacy After Kids with Jen Melville
Healing the Mother Wound with Maria Yakimchuk
The Missing Link to the Maternal Mental Health Crisis
What Mothers Really Need with Kaitlin McGreyes
The Infant-Mama Gut Connection with Erin Carroll-Manning
Why Many Healing Methods Don’t Work in Postpartum
A New Approach to Preventing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Making Postpartum Sacred
How Postpartum Rage Will Impact Your Marriage

Grab your notebook and enjoy!

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
50 min
December 19, 2023The Postpartum Hormones Online Summit RECAP EP 143
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We just wrapped up our very first Postpartum Hormones Online Summit and it was a huge hit!
We got incredible feedback on the expert lineup interview series and over 1K viewers.
If you weren't able to join us or if you did and want to revisit your favorite golden nuggets of wisdom, you're in luck!
Today's episode is a recap of the best moments from our conversations with industry leaders who have made it their mission to improve the lives of mamas everywhere.

In this episode, we're talking about:
Why the myth of "It's just your hormones" needs debunking ASAP.
How to live in harmony with your hormones and what they're trying to communicate to you when you're experiencing symptoms of imbalance.
What The Mama Thrive Method is and how it relates to hormonal well-being.
Expert tips within each of the Mama Thrive categories for a cyclical holistic lifestyle that feels aligned and balanced.
Industry-leading suggestions for understanding hormones, cyclical living, resetting the nervous system, getting better sleep, detoxing, and MORE!

The conversations here are truly life-changing.
Even in just this small glimpse into these interviews, you'll walk away with practical tips and strategies you can start using right away to experience more hormonal balance.

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
36 min
December 12, 2023Shifting from After-Care to True Self-Care Strategies in Motherhood EP 142
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Self-care strategies in motherhood often feel cliche. And many mothers are left wondering why they don’t feel better when they take time for themselves.
The reason for this is most people are doing “after-care”, tending to their needs when they’re already burnt out and overwhelmed.
True self-care strategies in motherhood leave you feeling nurtured and replenished regularly.
In this episode, we’re sharing…
What self-care means and how it’s different from after-care.
How to incorporate self-care strategies into your daily life.
Questions to ask yourself to develop the self-care plan that works best for you.

Let's start a conversation about the real challenges of self-care and after-care.
Connect with us on social media and share your thoughts.
Most importantly, remember that you are worthy of care, whether it's the daily moments of self-love or the deeper after-care you need when life gets tough.

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
15 min
December 05, 2023Breaking the Silence About Prenatal Depression EP 141
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In a world where women are expected to be elated about pregnancy, prenatal depression is something that most women don’t even realize exists.

Today’s guest is on a mission to educate and inform, sharing her own experiences and practical guidance for how to overcome prenatal depression.

Laila is the the host of the Learning To Mom Podcast where she informs first time moms on pregnancy and birth without making them feel overwhelmed. After experiencing prenatal depression herself, she uses her story to educate and inspire women who may be struggling in pregnancy themselves.

In this episode, we’re sharing…
Resources and strategies for moms who are feeling isolated or overwhelmed during pregnancy.
The role of professional support (therapists, counselors, etc.) in the journey through prenatal depression.
Specific factors that contribute to prenatal depression.
What prenatal depression is and how to recognize it.

We’re here to shed light on the topics nobody is talking about in maternal health and today’s conversation is no exception. Give this episode a listen and head on over to Laila’s podcast, Learning to Mom, too. You’ll be glad you did!

NEXT STEPS:
🎒Download the Postpartum Restoration Method™ Assessment Tool
🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training
🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist
👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast
📱Connect on Instagram!
📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness
Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
31 min