Amy Hellmers, RN — Functional Medicine Nurse Coach

Beyond Exhausted: The Mom Recovery Podcast

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Struggling with postpartum fatigue, anxiety, and hormone imbalance—even when labs say you’re ‘fine’? Doctors dismiss it, friends call it ‘mom life,’ but you know your body’s still telling pregnancy’s story. Welcome to Beyond Exhausted: The Mom Recovery Podcast. I’m Amy Hellmers, RN and Functional Medicine Nurse Coach with 20+ years in L&D. Postpartum doesn’t expire at 6 weeks—it’s not ‘just a phase.’ Like glitter from a decade-old project, it lingers in your energy, hormones, and metabolism. Whether your baby’s 6 months or 16 years old, join me weekly for science-backed insights on why moms...

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Amy Hellmers, RN — Functional Medicine Nurse Coach

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The 6-Week Clearance Myth 17.09.2025 19:08

Send a text Beyond Exhausted: The Mom Recovery Podcast Motherhood is beautiful—but it’s also one of the most metabolically demanding seasons of a woman’s life. And yet, most moms are told at 6 weeks postpartum, “You’re cleared for normal activity,” even when they know deep down they’re nowhere near recovered. If you’re a mom who’s still dealing with exhaustion, hormone chaos, hair loss, constipati...

My Origin Story – From Loss to Functional Medicine Mission 10.09.2025 16:43

Send a text In this deeply personal episode, Amy Hellmers shares her journey from labor and delivery nurse to functional medicine advocate. After 20+ years witnessing births, Amy experienced devastating loss when her 15-year-old son Jake died suddenly from bacterial meningitis. This tragedy, combined with her own postpartum health struggles and perimenopause symptoms, led her to discover functiona...

Why Your Exhaustion Isn't Normal Mom Life 03.09.2025 11:30

Send a text Something IS off, you feel it, and you're not wrong. You're beyond exhausted - your tired is tired. You've tried every supplement, done the bloodwork dance only to be told "everything's normal," and accepted that this must just be "mom life." But what if it's not? After 20 years as a labor and delivery nurse, Amy Hellmers is witnessing a mat...