The Postpartum Tea

This episode just makes my heart sing and I am so excited to be sharing this conversation with you today! We are honored to have tea with Stephanie Vlad. Stephanie is a mom of two and a Master’s level Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with 17 years of experience. After having her first child over 9 years ago, she recognized the lack in services for postpartum struggles firsthand and made it her mission to become part of the solution so that no mom would have to feel alone during such a beautiful yet hard transition into parenthood. 

We take a deep dive in perinatal mental health which is woven throughout the episode. We also chat more specifically about:

• Postpartum anxiety
• The challenge of asking for helpUnderstanding child temperaments
• The importance of rest, recovery and 4th trimester slowness
• Navigating partner dynamics
• Self care & finding balance
• And so much more!

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Stephanie is a Master’s level Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with 17 years of experience. She has always been passionate about women’s issues and empowering people to find their sense of purpose. Stephanie strives to help others truly live their lives to the fullest rather than simply existing. After having her first child over 9 years ago, she recognized the lack in services for postpartum struggles firsthand and made it her mission to become part of the solution so that no mom would have to feel alone during such a beautiful yet hard transition into parenthood. She specializes in anxiety disorders, body image struggles, embodiment + empowerment, and healing inner child trauma triggered by parenthood. Her work often incorporates mindful movement along with talk therapy, as she is a huge advocate for restoring the mind-body connection and helping you come home to yourself.

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https://stephanievlad.com/

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In this next episode of The Postpartum Tea, we have the honor of sharing tea with Kaitlyn Seguin. Kaitlyn is a functional nutrition dietitian, mom of two wonderful daughters, and the founder of Family Nutrition Solutions. With nearly a decade of experience, she’s supported women in optimizing their health and nourishment from pre-pregnancy through postpartum and beyond.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Preparing for postpartum

• Breastfeeding experiences and challenges

• Returning to work and balancing motherhood

• Navigating sleep deprivation

• Partner support and communication

• Postpartum nourishment—and so much more.

So grab your cup, get cozy, and join us in this supportive conversation!

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In this inaugural episode of The Postpartum Tea, Laura speaks with Alex Richardson. Alex is a wife, mother, teacher and founder. In the course of having three babies over the last six years she launched 4th Trimester Mission after experiencing the gap in postpartum care in the United States. Alex has made it her mission to care for mothers and help them find the resources they need to feel empowered in early motherhood.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Alex’s journey with motherhood

• Preparing for postpartum

• Support systems (and lack of them)Postpartum anxiety & intrusive thoughts

• The importance of communication in your relationship

• Self care

And so much more!

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Welcome to The Postpartum Tea Podcast. A space for open & honest conversations on motherhood, nurturance, and rebirth. Join us as we uncover real experiences in the 4th trimester; covering topics such as mental health, identify shifts, support, healing, breastfeeding, family & friendships, and all the things attached to becoming a mother. I’m your host Laura Wilson, mom of two and lover of all things pregnancy and postpartum. As a prenatal yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, health coach, and aspiring chef, I’ve come to realize that us moms need to lean on each other now more than ever. Postpartum is not talked about enough and we all have a story to share that can support the mama next in line. 

If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, and are wanting to cultivate a supported and joyful postpartum experience, then you’ll want to have a listen. Whether this is your first pregnancy, second, third or more, it’s an honor to have you here. So grab your cup of tea or coffee and tune in to The Postpartum Tea.

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