Postpartum University® Podcast

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

Postpartum University® Podcast episodes

May 09, 2023Mother's Day: What We REALLY Want EP 111
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I don't know about you, but I've been INUNDATED with all the Mother's Day gift ideas. What to buy. What not to buy. What a mother really wants...
I was initially going to start this podcast with what we really needed. Paid maternity leave, bridging the gender pay gap, better healthcare, and science for women, acknowledgment of the sacred rite of passage of motherhood... *cue the head nods and "amens", right?!*
But I see a need for something else here...
This trend I've been seeing lately of not celebrating Mother's Day at all because we'll just be left with the pain of grief, loss, and feeling unappreciated and overlooked every other day of the year is really concerning.
Sweeping this pain under the rug and refusing to celebrate Mother's Day isn't the way to shift things for the better.
So in this episode, I'm sharing how you can have the absolute best Mother's Day ever.
When you use the approach I'm suggesting here the way you experience your reality in motherhood and your family relationships will change.
Listen in to learn what I'm giving you permission to celebrate this Mother's Day and the simple steps you can take to feel the bliss and joy you deserve, this time of year, and ALWAYS!

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to
https://postpartumu.com/mothers-day-what-we-really-want-ep-111/ for more!
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14 min
May 02, 2023Advocating as a Doula with HeHe Stewart EP 110
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You know I like to have the conversations no one else will when it comes to birth and postpartum and today’s episode is no exception!
In our last episode together, HeHe Stewart, founder of The Birth Lounge, and I talked about the benefits of having a doula, who wouldn’t benefit from a doula, the role of the partner, and so much more.
Now we’re opening the conversation about doulas in a different way that’s actually somewhat taboo, regarding advocating for your birth and the role a doula can play in supporting your birth plans.
Mamas, you may ask, “Why is that taboo?” But doulas, you know very well why, because it’s often frowned upon by larger certifying agencies.

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/advocating-as-a-doula-with-hehe-stewart-ep110/ for more!

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
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30 min
April 25, 2023A Juicy Ask Me Anything Event EP 109
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You are cordially invited to take a peek at the very special Ask Me Anything event held exclusively for first readers of my new book, Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness.

In today's episode, you can listen in on some of the juiciest questions that were asked by this community.

We're talking about how I manage to "do it all" while raising 4 kids and homesteading, how to achieve better sleep with a newborn (no sleep training required), and so much more!

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep109 for more!

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
30 min
April 18, 2023What Mothers REALLY Need with Kaitlin McGreyes EP108
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Let's be real. Our society breezes right past the needs of a new mother when it comes to what she should receive at a baby shower. Sure, nipple cream and burb cloths are great.
But it's time to change the outdated ways of inundating new parents with piles of stuff for the baby and give them what they TRULY need.

Kaitlin McGreyes is the founder of BeHerVillage.
She started doula work in 2014 and is passionate about creating access to maternal care for all. Through her gift registry platform, Kaitlin is reimagining birth and postpartum support as baby shower gifts.
If you haven't heard of this new and unconventional way to support expecting mothers, y'all are in for a special treat...
Listen in for these three big takeaways:
BeHerVillage reduces the overwhelm of decision fatigue in new motherhood. Stressing about every choice she makes is the last thing a new mom needs.
Reframing the narrative of what new parents need is at the center of the BeHerVillage mission. (Hint: it's not all the stuff!)
BeHerVillage has an ulterior when it comes to doula care and postpartum support by providing it as a gift and making it more mainstream.

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to:
www.postpartumu.com/ep108-what-mothers-really-need-with-kaitlin-mcgreyes

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
April 11, 2023How to Recover and Thrive After a Cesarean Delivery EP 107
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It's time to talk about postpartum after cesarean and acknowledge it as the unique and challenging season that it is.

The hard truth is that many c-sections are not necessary, and the risks for mom and baby are not given the weight they deserve.

Still, whole body healing and recovery is absolutely possible. To experience this, we MUST start talking about what mamas need to truly thrive after a cesarean delivery.

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep107 for more!

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
28 min
April 04, 2023Leading the Way to Better Women's Care: Part 1 with Mary Yanagawa EP 106
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It is up to us to lead the way towards better care for women, mothers, and families across the country and the world.

In today's episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Mary Yanagawa - a midwife who has served hundreds of families and been an incredible example of the impact we can all have.

With her advocacy work, she has helped push through legendary legislation in Alaska for birth and postpartum care.

One day, this will be the standard everywhere.

But the advocacy work has to start with us.

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep106 for more!

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
March 28, 2023The REAL History of Postpartum Mental Health EP 105
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Postpartum Depression was not recognized in the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders until 1994.

Since the 16th century, mental health has had a long and dark history. Women have been at the forefront of experimentation, isolation, and even execution.

This history has created fear, shame, and a societal stigma around mental
health.

What has changed in the last few decades does not erase 1000’s
of years of mistreatment.

Today, I'm sharing with you all a clip from our Perinatal Mental Health Certificate training where we covered the history of mental health as it relates to women and postpartum.

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep105 for more!

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
March 21, 2023Do You Really Need a Doula? with HeHe Stewart EP 104
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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/postpartum-university-podcast-ep104 for more!

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
March 14, 2023The Missing Link to the Maternal Mental Health Crisis EP 103
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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, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep103 for more!

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
March 07, 2023Healing the Mother Wound and Breaking Cycles with Maria Yakimchuk EP 102
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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 to come.

****For more juicy tips, information, and links you absolutely want to check out, go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep102 for more!

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
25 min