70. Holiday Prep: Postpartum-Style
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Hi Lady! At this time of year, we're facing increased commitments, increased stressful interactions (with in-laws, family of origin, etc.), AND we want to make meaningful Advent resolutions in order to enter into the "already...not yet" of this season and living it in light of eternity. When it comes to commitments, I'd love for you to ask "What do I really want to happen?" and then to modify what those line items look like (esp if, for ex, the thing you really want to happen is to make someone you love happy, and isn't easy or enjoyable for you). When it comes to stressful personal...
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69. 4 months postpartum as a key transition point
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Hi Lady! I look at 4 months postpartum as a key transition point: your hormones are still likely pretty low if you're breastfeeding but your daily activities are more or less back to normal (including your 'new normal'). Here's what this key transition time looks like for me in terms of sleep, activitity level, a baby milestone, and the outside support I'm still needing. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE and RATE the podcast and SHARE it with a mom friend. Get in touch or share your free thing of the week or one small change on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or...
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68. How to Prevent Mommy Meltdowns
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Hi Lady! This week wraps up an informal 3-part miniseries. The first episode (#66) addressed what to do when everyone (thinks they) need you at once, with two movie quotes to make you laugh and help you shift your mindset about (and perhaps during) those moments. The second episode (#67) offered some logistical or practical considerations for triaging the times when your time and attention are in high demand, often from pre-rational people. ;) This episode encourages the use of buffers, breaks, moments of peace and rest and recovery in your day so that one stressful interaction doesn't bleed...
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67. Which Child Gets Your Attention First?
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Hi Lady! Last week, I talked about the 2 movie quotes that help keep me sane when everyone (thinks they) need me at once. This week, I'm sharing 3 principles that help me navigate this type of scenario: 1) Safety first 2) Prevention is the Best Medicine (avoid four-alarm everyone-needs-me-at-once scenarios when possible) 3) Build Buffers into Your Day (....and the reason scrolling on your phone doesnt' count as a buffer). If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE, RATE the podcast, and SHARE with a mom friend. Get in touch or on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose.
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66. When Everyone Needs You at Once
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Hi Lady! In this episode, I share 2 quotes from the 1938 Cary Grant/Katharine Hepburn hit Bringing Up Baby that I rely on in those moments when everything seems to be going sideways at once. The baby needs to eat and the little boys are crying and one of the older kids isn't listening and the other needs to know how to spell a word...from the other room. Here's how I get as close as I can to calm, cool, and collected. ;) If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you'll RATE the podcast and SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with a mom friend. Get in touch over on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or . ...
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65. Preparing Your Body for a Future Pregnancy
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Hi Lady! In this episode, guest host Grace Shepard shares the four pillars for preconception health, and my favorite is the fourth one (hint: it's not all on you, Mama!). Here's what to consider if you're postpartum now and hoping to conceive again in the future. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE and RATE the podcast and share this with a mom friend! Get in touch or over on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose.
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64. How to Build Your Grandma Tribe
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Hi Lady! I've been interviewed for 2 different podcasts lately, and each host has asked me to share the one main thing I want women to know about or do during postpartum. My one main thing is: Build a Grandma Tribe. Today I'm talking about why to start one (including why I say you have to 'build' one) and how to do so in a painless way. If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you'll RATE the podcast, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with a mom friend. Get in touch at or on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose.
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63. My First-Ever Lactation Consultant Appointment
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Hi Lady! Here's how things went at my first lactation consultant appointment (and what you can expect if you work with a LC yourself), plus why I sought one out and the exact moment all my stress about feeding/weight gain/pee and poops went away. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE, leave a REVIEW (especially a written review, so other moms know what to expect) and SHARE with a mom friend. Get in touch , or on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose.
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62. Postpartum Hair Loss and What to Do About It
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Hi Lady! Postpartum hair loss is a real deal, and I'm in the thick (or thin!) of it now. Let's talk what causes it, how long it lasts, whether biotin and other over the counter products can slow it down, and then the type of haircut that can help it look fuller. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE, RATE the podcast (and esp to leave a written review, please and thank you!) and SHARE with a mom friend. Get in touch on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or .
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61. Postpartum Depression 3x: Haley's Story
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Hi Lady! This episode is guest hosted by Haley Yeager, Creighton FertilityCare Practitioner and host of the Truth & Fertility Podcast. She openly and honestly shares her experience of postpartum depression after each of her three births, including what did and didn't help her. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to SUBSCRIBE, RATE the podcast, and SHARE it with a mom friend. Get in touch on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or .
info_outlineHi Lady! If you find yourself slacking on cycle charting for your NFP/FAM method of choice, it might not be you, it might be your method. Or...it might be you and maybe your openness to pregnancy has changed. Rather than slapping a "lazy" label on yourself, here are two questions to ask instead.
*Is it time to switch methods?
*Am I TTW (trying to whatever)?
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love for you to RATE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE with a mom friend. Check in over on Instagram @postpartumonpurpose or annemarie@postpartumonpurpose.com.