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Send us Fan Mail Sticking with the trend of tradition and ritual in honor of this season, Chelsea chats with Acupuncturist, Coach, RN, Owner of Fox and Hare, and mama, Joanne Cooper to learn more about the benefits of acupuncture postpartum. In this episode, Joanne explains how the practice supports the parasympathetic nervous system which is highly correlated to our female hormones. She shares ho...

Send us Fan Mail There's often a societal expectation for joy and togetherness during the holidays, which more often than not creates pressure for the perfect celebration. It’s the “hard” we’ve all heard about and come to expect as mamas. But what about the challenge we don’t talk about as much? The “hard” of choosing to say no and break tradition? In this episode, Chelsea candidly shares the...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chelsea for a chat with International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and mama of two, Ashley Feeley. In this episode, Chelsea reflects on her challenging breastfeeding journey, which ultimately led to her seeking support from Ashley. They dive into what inspired Ashley to become a lactation consultant, how she works with her mamas, and the one thing she wishes every new...

Send us Fan Mail With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chelsea reflects on her family’s first year of traveling with a little one. From last minute must-haves to buy to setting your expectations for the experience, Chelsea shares the wisdom that was once passed down to her and tips that she learned along the way. Spoiler alert: It becomes more challenging as they get older and is totally wort...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chelsea for Part 2 of a 2-part chat with Postpartum Nurse and fellow 'scrunchie' mama (of 3 under 5), Noel Curtis. Following a recap for those who missed Part 1, Noel shares practical tips for the drive home, things to consider when asking for and receiving support following a C-section, and early signs that may require a visit with your healthcare provider before t...

Send us Fan Mail While there is an abundance of information available to support new mothers in preparing a birth plan and packing for the hospital, there is often less guidance on what to expect after delivery. Just like each pregnancy and delivery is unique, the recovery experience for each mother and baby will vary. In this episode, Chelsea shares her recollections of the first few hours follow...

Send us Fan Mail Join Chelsea for Part 1 of a 2-part chat with Postpartum Nurse and fellow 'scrunchie' mama (of 3 under 5), Noel Curtis. In this episode, Noel candidly opens up about her deeply personal and unexpected journey through a C-section delivery, from the initial shock of learning that she needed a C-section to the details of her birth story. She takes us through the rollercoast...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 1 of the Cultivate with Chelsea podcast, we’re so honored that you’re sharing this journey with us! In motherhood-like fashion Chelsea gets real personal, real quick, as she shares how this journey all started. You’ll hear all she tried to bring on labor, some of the difficult conversations she had with providers, what labor really felt like, and how her postpar...

Send us Fan Mail Unpopular opinion: After birth, we are forever postpartum. The Cultivate with Chelsea podcast features, mama and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Chelsea Barbine’s raw unfiltered personal stories of new motherhood, as well as conversations with experts, wellness practitioners, and heart-to-hearts with fellow moms about adjusting to life postpartum. Expect to laugh, relate and s...