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Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity

Chelsea Barbine INHC, Postpartum Health Coach
Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity
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  • Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity

    144. Deloitte's Parental Leave Cut: The Conversation Nobody Is Having

    02/05/2026 | 13 mins.
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    Deloitte US just cut parental leave from 16 weeks to 8. And while everyone is outraged about the number — nobody is talking about what the number was never solving for in the first place.
    In this episode, I'm going there.
    Because maternity leave isn't the finish line. It's the starting line. And most companies — even the ones getting praised — are completely missing the mark.
    Next Steps:
    Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea
    Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol
    Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter
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    143. Infertility, IVF & Postpartum: What If Motherhood Doesn’t Feel How You Expected? with Lauren Dewey

    25/04/2026 | 47 mins.
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    For many women, the transition into motherhood—especially after years of trying—can feel different than expected.
    In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Lauren Dewey—mom of two and founder of Brooksybox—to talk about her journey through infertility, navigating IVF alongside her career, and what it really felt like to step into postpartum after years of trying to conceive.
    Lauren shares:
    the loss of control that comes with trying to conceive
    the identity shift after baby and redefining success beyond career
    the emotional reality of returning to work—and what happens when that path no longer fits
    the 2am moment that changed everything and led her to start her business
    how Brooksy Box is supporting women through infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood
    If you’re trying to conceive, going through IVF, pregnant after infertility, or navigating new motherhood and postpartum identity changes—this conversation will meet you where you are.
    Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
    Purchase a Brooksybox: https://brooksybox.com/
    Follow Lauren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brooksybox 
    Next Steps:
    Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea
    Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol
    Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter
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    142. Why You Need to Write a Job Description for Yourself (and Your Husband)

    18/04/2026 | 15 mins.
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    One of the most common questions Chelsea gets from the moms she coaches is simple: how do you and your partner actually divide responsibilities at home? In this episode, she shares the exact three-step activity she walks every client through — a practical, low-pressure exercise that brings clarity to one of the quietest sources of tension in new parenthood. No rigid systems, no judgment. Just a starting point that works for this season.
    Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
    Next Steps:
    Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea
    Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol
    Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter
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    141. C-Section to VBAC: What This Physical Therapist Didn't Expect About Her Second Postpartum with Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT

    11/04/2026 | 45 mins.
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    Most moms think postpartum gets easier the second time around.
    You've done this before. You know what's coming. You're prepared.
    But that's not how it works.
    In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Jen Fraboni — Doctor of Physical Therapy and mom of two — who is one of the most trusted women's health educators online, and yet her second postpartum still humbled her. 
    You’ll learn: 
    The difference between Jen’s c-section and vaginal birth recoveries
    What blindsided her most with the one-to-two transition 
    What pelvic floor PT she did (and didn’t do) to support postpartum recovery
    How to rebuild your postpartum strength when you barely have 30 minutes
    Why motivation is a myth but accountability changes everything
    If you're expecting your second, in it right now, or just feel like something is off and you can't quite name it — this episode is for you.

    Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
    Follow Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/docjenfit/
    Next Steps:
    Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea
    Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol
    Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter
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    140. What If You Miss It? The Truth About Baby Milestones & Going Back to Work

    04/04/2026 | 5 mins.
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    What if you miss it?
    The first step.
    The first word.
    The moment everyone tells you you’ll never get back.
    For so many working moms, the fear isn’t just about milestones—
    it’s about what those moments mean.
    Does it still count if you weren’t there?
    Will your baby feel it?
    Are you choosing your career over your child?
    In this episode, Chelsea breaks down the real reason this fear feels so heavy—and the belief shift that changes everything.
    Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner.
    Next Steps:
    Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea
    Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol
    Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

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About Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity

The go-to podcast for moms who want to feel less overwhelmed in the trenches of early motherhood. ***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST *** You did everything they told you to do.You took the birth class.You built the baby registry.You prepped the nursery, the hospital bag-maybe even printed a checklist or two. But somewhere between the gender guesses and the baby pools, no one prepared you for the most important part: the exhaustion, the mental load, the identity shift—life after birth.If you’re overwhelmed, touched-out, or wondering when you’ll finally feel like yourself again, you’re not alone-and you’re not failing. You’re in the right place, mama. Hi, I’m Chelsea Barbine—wife, mom of two under three, postpartum health coach, and the friend who will always ask you to tell me more.I’ve lived two very different postpartum realities.The first? A summer baby who arrived five days past her due date. I had a 9–5 job, full-time childcare, and a calm, two-person household. The second? A winter baby born six weeks early, 16 days in the NICU, a toddler at home, and a business I wasn’t taking much of a "maternity leave" from. What I’ve learned is this: the only way to be the mom you want to be is to make sure you’re supported, too. On a mission to rewrite the postpartum narrative for the collective I’m sharing my “secrets” to better sleep, sanity and self-identity in motherhood. Because truthfully - the health and happiness of the world depends on us!If you’re ready to finally feel at home in your postpartum body… to create rhythms that support your healing, boost your energy, and strengthen your bond with your baby… to make confident decisions without spending hours scrolling for answers… and to reconnect with who you are—without the mom guilt—this podcast is for you.So throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It’s time to Postpartum Better! Next Steps:Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-better-protocolCoach with me: https://corecarecultivate.com/the-cultivate-crewGrab your Postpartum Playbook: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-playbook Connect with me on IG: @Chelsea.barbineEmail me: [email protected]
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