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

Send us a textIf you’ve been feeling disappointed by what “support” looks like after baby, this episode is for you.We’re talking about the most resourced era postpartum moms have ever lived in — and what that actually means 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.Next Steps: Book a call with me: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

Send us a textYou prepped the freezer.You stocked the diapers.You made a birth plan.And yet…postpartum still feels heavier than you expected.Because here’s the part most moms aren’t told:The most important postpartum prep doesn’t happen in the kitchen.In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Miranda Slaydon, mom of three and certified postpartum doula, for an honest conversation about what actually makes postpartum recovery feel supported — and why preparation looks very different once you’ve lived it.From precipitous births and a foggy second postpartum to her most grounded recovery after baby number three, Miranda shares how community, boundaries, partner support, and environment shaped her healing in ways meal prep never could.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why a “beautiful birth” doesn’t guarantee an easy postpartumThe overlooked role your partner plays in postpartum recoveryHow learning to receive help changes everythingWhy your home environment matters more than most moms realizeThe difference between preparing for birth and preparing for life after birthPostpartum isn’t something you get through — it’s something you’re supported through.And when you stop trying to do it all yourself and start building a team around you, recovery feels entirely different.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 with me: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

Send us a textWould you trust your 20-year-old self to give you postpartum advice?Chelsea doesn't think she'd give her younger self that much credit. Yet, one of the most grounding articulations she's recently discovered about motherhood came from something she read ten years ago.  In this episode, you’ll hear:Why postpartum support is rarely randomWhy what worked for you early postpartum might no longer be "working"The rule that she uses daily to support herself through motherhoodIf you’ve been feeling like you’re outgrowing something but don’t know what comes next — this conversation might put words to it.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 with me: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

Send us a textYou’re doing everything “right.”You’re moving your body again.You’re trying to eat well.And yet… you don’t feel like yourself.Your body feels unfamiliar.Your confidence feels shaky.And no matter how many times someone tells you “your body just did something amazing,” it doesn’t magically make it easier to look in the mirror.Here’s the truth most moms aren’t told:Postpartum isn’t about getting back to who you were — because that version of you doesn’t exist anymore.In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Shoshana McNeil, mom of five boys and personal trainer, to break down why bounce-back culture fails moms — and talk about what postpartum recovery actually requires: grace, patience, and rebuilding from the inside out.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why bounce-back expectations create pressure and shameThe identity shift no one prepares moms forWhy postpartum recovery takes time — and why that’s normalHow guilt keeps moms from caring for themselvesThe mindset shift that helps you feel stronger and more confidentThe truth?When you stop chasing who you were and start building who you’re becoming, everything changes.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 with me: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

Send us a textPostpartum hair loss can feel alarming — especially when it shows up months after birth. In this episode, Chelsea explains why it happens and shares three ways to support postpartum hair regrowth.You’ll learn:Why postpartum hair loss is a normal response to pregnancy and birthHow sleep deprivation and elevated stress can intensify sheddingWhy nourishment plays a key role in signaling safety to your bodyWhat regrowth typically looks like — and what not to panic aboutNext Steps: Book a call with me: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter