Blanka Falk interviews Dr. Carla Atkinson, a Functional Health Practitioner & Life Coach, about motherhood's journey. They discuss mental health, mineral balance, copper's role, and the impact of nutrition and mindset shifts. Emphasizing mental health, they address support for new mothers, bonding, and overcoming postpartum depression. Carla helps clients transform through physiological and mindset changes to achieve better health, energy, and fulfillment.
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(0:00) Introduction and episode overview with Dr. Carla Atkinson
(1:16) Overcoming personal and adolescent challenges
(4:07) Mental health, mineral balance, and copper's impact
(10:07) Nutrition, mindset, and embracing motherhood changes
(16:16) Combining past self with new motherhood identity
(18:21) Mental health importance and support for new mothers
(22:59) Bonding with baby and overcoming postpartum depression
(24:28) Self-compassion and life lessons in motherhood
(26:40) Resilience, authenticity, and understanding your body
(29:12) Managing guilt and positive mindset in motherhood
(31:01) Support programs and resources from Dr. Carla Atkinson