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Holiday stress for moms doesn’t wait for December. It starts with the list you wrote back in January, and then the family photos, the travel and the guilt over everything you didn’t get to all pile on top.
In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Jessica Hallahan, MPH, speaker, author and founder of Journey To Yourself, to talk about what stress is, how it shows up in your body, your emotions and your behavior, and how to feel more grounded this season with little ones at home.
Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode are 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.

About Jessica: Jessica Hallahan, MPH, is a speaker, author and the founder of Journey To Yourself. She helps organizations reduce stress and prevent burnout through practical workshops and her book, Drink the Coffee While It’s Hot.
Website: https://www.journeytoyourself.net/ · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeytoyourself101/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-harrington-journeytoyourself/
Mentioned in this episode: Drink the Coffee While It’s Hot by Jessica Hallahan: https://www.amazon.com/Drink-Coffee-While-Hot-Yourself-One/dp/B0FMQ248LL

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Connect with Chelsea: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpartumbetter/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseabarbine/ · Website: https://postpartumbetter.com
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Flexibility alone won't create the experience you want.

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.
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She was a marketing manager. Leader of a team. She had the degree, the title, the career she dreamed of. And like so many of us, she walked into motherhood picturing a teammate and a maternity leave that felt like a vacation.
Then the first-week visitors and meals settled down, and she realized support doesn’t just keep showing up.
In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Olivia Misci, owner of Mom League Philly, to talk about postpartum identity, asking for help, and what it looks like when the woman everyone says is “doing great” learns to say, “I need help.”
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.

Contact Olivia
IG: @momleague_philly
Email: philly@momleague.com
Website: https://mymomleague.com/pa/philadelphia 

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Some people cheered. Some said it was unrealistic, even unhealthy. But almost nobody on either side was talking about the thing underneath it all.
Six weeks after giving birth, Barbara Palvin walked the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Sequin corset. Giant angel wings. And the internet had OPINIONS.
In this episode, Chelsea is sharing her take as a mom of two and a postpartum health coach on Barbara's runway return, what "six weeks postpartum" actually means, and the bounce-back culture behind the debate.
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.
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Your body builds an entire organ during pregnancy. From scratch. So why are we so afraid to honor it, and ourselves after?
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Lindsey Hancock, cervical cancer survivor turned mom of 2, women’s health advocate, and founder of Raw Awakening.
Together, they explore how decades of being told what to do, who to trust, and how to do it have undermined women’s ability to mother in modern society.
You’ll learn:
What placenta encapsulation is
What to ask any specialist before you say yes (or no)
Why Lindsey held her ground on placenta encapsulation after compromising on a home birth
How a holistic provider can work right alongside your doctor
Placenta encapsulation isn’t for everyone. Speak with your medical provider and a certified encapsulation specialist to understand the process and how to monitor your body’s response. This is not medical advice. It’s education to feel anchored for your next conversation.
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Resources mentioned: 
https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/

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.

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