Coach The Mother

Coach the Mother is back!! After more than a year away from the podcast, Dr. Natalie Forsell returns to the mic following a year that changed nearly every part of her life. Her podcasting journey was interrupted by the sudden death of her parents, followed by grief, pregnancy, constant transition, and ultimately the birth of her third baby, Maverick, just three days after the first anniversary of...

Diastasis recti (ab separation) scares the life out of new moms—and most never get a proper exam. In this raw, research-packed episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell explains: What diastasis recti really is (and how it differs from a hernia). Why your 6-week check rarely covers it—and what a real assessment looks like. The “soda-can” pressure analogy that connects ab separation to leaking, prolapse, and bac...

Let’s talk about the thing no one’s saying out loud — postpartum sex can feel like a battlefield. But here's the truth: painful sex after birth may be common, but it is not normal. In this spicy episode, we’re diving deep into: 🔥 Why your body might be saying “no,” and how to get it to say “hell yes” again 🔥 The most common reasons sex hurts after baby — and how to fix it 🔥 Rewriting the script...

In this episode of Coach the Mother, Dr. Natalie Forsell, pelvic floor PT and postpartum recovery coach, unpacks one of the most asked questions from new moms: "How soon can I start exercising after giving birth?" She dives deep into what “exercise” really means postpartum, why that 6-week clearance is NOT a green light for everything, and how you can safely begin moving your body to support heali...

✨Visit www.newnativecoaching.com to learn about the Postpartum Recovery Program and apply today! ✨   Forget what you’ve been told about “6 weeks and you’re good.” In this powerful episode, we’re rewriting the script on postpartum recovery—breaking down what it really looks like, what it isn’t, and why every woman, OB, doula, midwife, partner, and mama needs to hear this. Postpartum isn’t a...

💻 Learn more & apply to the Postpartum Recovery Program Why the 6-Week Checkup Fails Us — Part 3: Rituals, Wisdom & Rebuilding the Village   In this final part of the series, Dr. Natalie Forsell dives into: Her own story of early postpartum isolation Global cultural traditions that actually support healing moms The generational gaps in pelvic floor knowledge and care How to begin reb...

✨ Learn more about the program: www.newnativecoaching.com America leads the developed world in maternal mortality—and 80% of those deaths are preventable. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell unpacks the crisis in postpartum care: from sad stats and global comparisons to the painful reality that less than 3% of women get pelvic floor PT after birth. She shares how other countries like...

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Forsell kicks off a raw and revealing 3-part series on the gaping holes in our postpartum healthcare system. You’ll hear about the cultural shift from home to hospital birth, the origins of the six-week checkup, and why moms in the U.S. are still being failed by outdated models of care. This isn’t about blaming OBs—it’s about understanding the system, reclaiming our st...

Ep 2: What Is Postpartum, Really? Debunking the 6-Week Myth Is postpartum just six weeks? Or is it something so much more expansive—physically, emotionally, and spiritually? In this episode of Coach the Mother , Dr. Natalie Forsell breaks down what “postpartum” actually means through the lens of clinical definitions, personal experience, and real-life recovery timelines. We’ll explore how medical...

The Story Behind New Native Coaching In this first episode of Coach the Mother , Dr. Natalie Forsell shares her raw, winding, deeply personal journey—from childhood bladder issues and pelvic floor revelations to profound loss, motherhood, and building the postpartum recovery program she wishes she had. This is where the mission began. Ready to heal with guidance that meets your real life? Apply fo...