Postpartum on Purpose

Hi lady! What do you do when you've got a new baby and a jealous older kid or kiddos? Here's what my family of origin did when I was growing up to create a culture of 'unconditional positive regard' about babies, plus what James and I are doing now to help our kids grow in age-appropriate independence and self-soothing.  If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you'll SHARE it with a mom friend, RATE t...

Hey lady! In this episode, I shared: +The modern, evidence-based methods of fertility awareness/natural family planning and what biomarkers they track (and how those relate to your fertility) +My experience (highs and lows) with the Creighton Method for postpartum charting after 3 births and with the Marquette Method after 1 +What I plan to do next time (!) instead, including utilizing the Lactati...

Hey lady! Today, I talked about  -the 3 specific concerns I have with hormonal birth control use during postpartum, plus the health benefits you miss out on if you're not ovulating regularly -why I prefer modern, evidence-based methods of natnral family planning or fertility awareness -what you need to know about NFP or FAM use specifically during postpartum, aka Can you actually use them to preve...

Hi lady! Last week, I talked about stretching your budget during postpartum. This week, let's talk about getting on the same page as your spouse when it comes to money.  -Do any of these 4 patterns of negativity show up when it's time to talk about money with your love? -How dreaming with your spouse is an antidote to money struggles -How do you avoid manipulating, nagging, or mothering your spous...

Hi lady! Today was a wild day, involving a gas leak on our property (resolved by the time I'm posting this!) , and the episode reflects that. I hope the spontaneity factor also means higher fun factor. ;)  This is part 1 about finances during postpartum. Next episode, part 2, will cover getting on the same page as your spouse re: finances. I talked about the "big rocks" of cutting costs/increasing...

Hey lady! Is it time to go back to work or resume "regularly scheduled programming" for yourself or your family? How soon is too soon?  Here are 4 questions to ask yourself to help you discern what makes sense for your family.  If you enjoyed this episode, SHARE it with a friend, RATE the podcast on Apple podcasts or Spotify, and SUBSCRIBE. Join my email list over at postpartumonpurpose.com to get...

Hey lady! Whether you've never worked out before but are thinking about starting now (yes! Let's GO!) or used to exercise but haven't since baby's birth, this episode is for you. I'll tell you: -a little about what I've found exercising after each baby and how that's looked different as my family has grown -my workout hack to get moving first thing in the morning -how to make exercising so easy th...

Hey lady! If you've given birth (yes, even if you had a C-section), get yourself to a pelvic floor PT! In today's episode, I cover:  -who even needs to see a pelvic floor PT and the types of pregnancy and postpartum-related issues they can help with -why to choose your PFPT as carefully as you would a therapist for counseling -what to expect at your first appointment If you enjoyed this episode, L...

Hey lady! Today, let's talk about: 1) scaling up chores for your older kids during postpartum 2) what to do if your "older kid" or kids are still little 3) enlisting older kids to help when you know they'll fight you tooth and nail. ;)   I'd love for you to RATE the podcast, SHARE with a mom friend, and SUBSCRIBE. Over at Grit. Growth. Grace Podcast (postpartumonpurpose.com) sign up for my email l...

Hey lady! Let's talk low libido during postpartum. Is this just how things are? Is there anything to do about it? Is anyone to blame?  -What can you do when you're physically healing or sex hurts? -What can you do when you're emotionally depleted or touched out? How might being noticed in specific ways help refill your emotional tank?  -What about "fake it til you make it?"  -What is couple skin-t...

Hey lady! Let's talk: -the nutrients specifically connected to mood during postpartum -superfoods that contain many of the nutrients (and in large amounts!) you need to replenish what you lost during pregnancy as well as blood loss during labor, plus speed up wound healing from vaginal tearing or a C-section -the impact diet has on breastmilk  Challenge for this episode: how many times do I say th...

Hey lady! -How do you handle the "poopy diaper" moments of parenting, including the physical diaper changes?  -How might the 2nd most common baby care activity you'll perform (with feedings being #1) be a low-effort, high-reward opportunity for baby bonding? -And how can you make this no-way-around-it activity more enjoyable for you, borrowing a couple interior design principles you can implement...

Hey lady! My youngest turned 1 last week. As I packed for our vacation, I thought about what was good, what was hard, what I learned this past year, and what I'll do differently in a (hopefully!) future postpartum. Whenever it's time for you to close the books on your own postpartum, I've included questions to help you reflect on your experience.  I'm so excited that Grit. Growth. Grace Podcast (p...

Hey lady! Today, let's talk how to grow your marriage during postpartum. We've both heard just how stressful a baby is for a marriage. But what if it's a primarily positive stress? Or could be? Could it be?  I'm sharing: -The 2 questions James and I ask each other every day -The prayer format we use during postpartum -how I notice my husband during postpartum and how I want him to notice me This w...

Hey lady! Today, let's talk:  -how to tell the difference between trusting your gut/mom intuition vs. anxiety -the tool you can use to respectfully, effectively communicate when you think something is wrong with your baby but your pediatrician doesn't seem to be listening or taking it seriously -sample scripts of how I used this tool when I worked in the hospital plus how you can use it with your...

Hey lady! This week, let's talk: -the weight loss recommendation that surprised me most, but I actually agree with now -why "when", not just "what", you eat matters so much -two questions to ask when you find yourself opening up the cabinet Weight loss can be an emotionally fraught topic, which is why I started this episode with my farmer's market story. I hope it makes you smile. :)  If you enjoy...

Hey lady! Today, let's talk:  -what a postpartum uniform is and why you might consider choosing one -postpartum body image and what to do with the things you don't love about your body right now -the #WorthyofWearing mindset and why it's crucial esp. during postpartum If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to RATE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. If you want to get in touch, I'm over @gritgrowthgrace...

Hey lady! Today, let's talk: -figuring our your sleep temperament -who should get up in the middle of the night with the baby -creating a bedtime routine that serves YOU If you enjoyed this episode, RATE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE!!!! I've activated the contact form on the hosting platform, so you can shoot me questions or comments through it or over on Instagram @gritgrowthgrace. 

Hey lady! Today, let's talk: -the role of scripts in responding to all the things we can't control during PP (colic? reflux? low milk supply?)  -how night shift nursing in the ICU prepared me for hard things postpartum (and how it can help you too!) -what to do when you start comparing yourself to others who have it harder than you If you enjoyed this episode, please rate the podcast on your playe...

*Yes, I changed the title from what I called it in the podcast. I like this one better ;) Hey lady! Today, let's talk: -solidarity when it feels like you need help with  everything -the Swiss Army knife of postpartum -how to stop worrying about caring more or less about x,y, or z than other moms do If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to RATE it on your podcast player of choice, SUBSCRIBE...

Today, let's talk: -Why people may not "step up" when we need them the most -What to do w/ frustration when your family can't (or won't) help you postpartum -The question you need to ask yourself to find outside-the-box solutions -The #1 way to get the support you need for your whole family If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a mom friend, then SUBSCRIBE and RATE to help fellow mamas find i...

Today, let's talk: -when I knew counseling wasn't enough -the fear that having one more child would "break" my mental health -the mindset shift that helped me stop fearing PPD -what weightlifters and postpartum moms have in common Please SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW and SHARE with a new mom, + join me over on Instagram @gritgrowthgrace. 

Hey, lady! In today's episode, let's talk:  -My first and second postpartum stories -When things got really hard postpartum -What helped -Why you should prepare just as much for postpartum (or more!) as you do for labor Please, pretty please, share with a mom friend! Together, let's do postpartum on purpose. 

Hey lady!  In today's episode, let's talk:  -why this episode is so short (!) and whether the others will be too -the advice that changed my motherhood forever -the postpartum-related topic 135,000 people are searching in Google every month I'd love it if you'd share this episode with a mom friend!