Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten

This episode of Empowering Postpartum was fire 🔥!!! Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of Wild Rice Wellness Alison Percowyzc - joins me to geek out about our shared passion of addressing Postnatal Depletion - a group of symptoms (physical, mental, and emotional) that can negatively affect new mothers after birth. Alison shares her extensive knowledge and insight about this very common yet ove...

In this episode of Empowering Postpartum I sat down to talk with financial expert Alli Williams Founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused. We discussed the important and often overwhelming idea of preparing for the financial aspects of having a baby. Alli touched on how to plan ahead for expected and unexpected costs, the importance of proactive financial planning, and creative ways to budget for a n...

🌊 In this episode of Empowering Postpartum I had the privilege of interviewing Midwife Jen Grieco Desmarais, CPM, RM about waterbirth.🌊 We discussed the safety and benefits of waterbirth, physiological aspects of babies born in water, and the importance of informed decision-making in birth options. This episode offers valuable information for expectant parents considering waterbirth or seeking a...

Listen in to this episode of Empowering Postpartum, where I welcome relationship coaches Brianna and Mark Carey of Intimacy Evolution for a great discussion all about navigating the transition from partners to parents. The Careys share invaluable insights on maintaining connection during the postpartum period, including practical tips for communication, managing expectations, and carving out time...

In this episode of Empowering Postpartum the inspiring Jo Peters, The Unicorn Coach 🦄 joined me to talk about the importance of preparing yourself for the challenges of the fourth trimester. Some of the key topics we discuss include: ✨ How understanding your personality archetypes can help you create a custom postpartum plan ✨How strengthening your relationship with your partner and nurturing y...

In this episode of Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten, I had the privilege of speaking with Tara Moler, Leadership and Certified Life Coach and founder of Motherhood Balanced. Tara shares her insights on navigating the transition back to work after maternity leave. From managing working-mom “guilt” to setting effective boundaries for work-life balance, Tara offers practical tips and personal...

In this episode Host Jessi Sletten chats with the amazing Tiffany Lebano (aka "The Mama Coach") about the importance of evidence based education and support for new and expecting parents. Listen in as they discuss important topics like: - the realities of postpartum challenges - the benefits of planning for postpartum before birth - the importance of personalized support - evidence-based...

In this enlightening episode I had the privilege of chatting with Dr. Anna Towne, Pelvic Floor Therapist and founder of Strong Core Mama We discussed one of the most underserved aspects of postpartum and pregnancy wellness - pelvic floor health. Together, we confront the detrimental "bounce back" culture, advocating for a shift towards holistic well-being over unrealistic timelines. From...

Are you a new or expectant mom feeling torn between embracing motherhood and pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams? In this insightful episode, postpartum empowerment coach Jessi Sletten is joined by best-selling author and master life coach Molly Claire. They dive deep into finding that sacred balance between raising babies and building businesses. Molly shares hard-won wisdom from her own journey...

In this candid conversation on Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten, licensed marriage and family therapist Matthew Magiapane opens up about his personal journey supporting his wife through postpartum depression after the birth of their first child. He provides an insightful partner's perspective, offering practical tips for showing up, validating feelings, nurturing communication, and tur...

This powerful episode dives deep into the emotional journey of infertility and the unexpected struggles that can arise for birthing parents as they transition into parenthood after years of dreaming about it. Infertility Coach Abbe Feder of InCircle Fertility candidly shares her personal story of identity crisis after finally becoming a mother to twins via IVF following six long years of infertili...

Special Guest: Rose Clark from Love the Way You Parent In this episode of Empowering Postpartum, host Jessi Sletten interviews parenting coach Rose Clark about the importance of healing from childhood trauma in order to become the parent you aspire to be. Rose shares tools from the Language of Listening™ parenting model focused on validating children's emotions and behavior, identifying their...

In this week's episode of Empowering Postpartum, host Jessi Sletten invites Pediatric Sleep Specialists Paige LeGault and Lindsey Burchfield from Parenting Practice of Colorado to explore the elusive world of baby sleep. With insights on postpartum wellness, partner involvement, and safe sleep practices, this episode offers a comprehensive guide to preparing for and navigating the challenges o...

Special Guest: Lauren Haxby, L&D RN, Mama of 2 In this episode, Host Jessi Sletten interviews Lauren Haxby, a labor and delivery nurse and mother of two. After a difficult first birth and postpartum period, Lauren worked with Jessi to create a plan to feel more supported postpartum the second time. Key elements included focusing on her own nutrition, building her community of support, taking t...

In this week's episode, Host Jessi Sletten dives into an often overlooked aspect of new parenthood - the feelings of loss and grief for our former lives. She explores the six common losses new parents face including loss of self, voice and control. These losses parallel those seen in trauma, which birth and postpartum can be. Breaking the silence around this grief is key to normalizing the exp...

In this insightful episode of "Baby Proof Your Marriage," Host Jessi Sletten guides listeners through the crucial process of nurturing and strengthening partnerships before the arrival of a baby. Addressing common challenges faced by new parents, the episode emphasizes proactive support, open communication, and the importance of fortifying relationships before parenthood. Jessi offers va...

In this week's empowering episode, we explore the problematic expectation placed on new mothers to "bounce back" to their pre-pregnancy body and life shortly after giving birth. This compassionate episode encourages birthgivers to nurture themselves during the postpartum period instead of striving to attain unrealistic body ideals. Ditching the bounce back mentality allows space for...

Intro: 0:00 1. Building an Ideal Postpartum Experience (0:18) Jessi Sletten guides listeners in visualizing their ideal postpartum experience. Expectant parents' idealizations versus the raw and challenging reality. 2. Prioritizing Postpartum Recovery and Bonding (3:49) Emphasis on creating a supportive recovery space over focusing solely on the nursery. Mindset shift towards prioritizing post...

- Empowering Postpartum with Jessi Sletten: Overcoming Postpartum Struggles - My Journey with Anxiety, Depression & Lack of Support (EP 1) In this episode of Empowering Postpartum, host Jessi Sletten candidly shares her personal journey through the challenging postpartum experience after the birth of her first son and the healing and supported experience of her second postpartum. She opens up...