Postpartum Empowerment

Grief is a strange thing. One minute the wave of grief will crest and crash upon us with powerful force. The next minute, we will feel calm and in control of ourselves again. Sometimes we are able to distract ourselves from the loss for a bit, and then other times something small triggers it. While we are full force into the holiday season, I wanted to pause and reflect with you that this time of year doesn't always feel joyful and happy, and that's ok. I hope this reflection helps you know you're not alone in your journey, no matter what you might be grieving.

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This week, we are continuing our conversation about a topic that might be a bit odd or taboo for some. You may have noticed it: A few months after your baby is born, or maybe even years later when your kid says something funny and makes you laugh, you feel it: the slight leak that you can’t hold in. Or you might sneeze and accidentally pee a little. There are many jokes on social media revolving around this, but my guest today will help me dive into this topic with knowledge and a more hopeful approach. I am welcoming back to the podcast Bethany Learn from Fit2B studios, the worlds leading provider of diastasis aware workouts. She has two children and lives with her family on a hobby farm in rural SW Washington State in the Pacific Northwest.

Find Bethany Learn at fit2b.com, on Instagram @fit2bstudio, and Facebook @Fit2B - TummySafe Fitness

Love this episode? Please share with friends or family that you think would love it too! Want to support Postpartum Empowerment and help us grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so the word can get out to mamas around the world that they are not alone in their mental health struggles.

Contact me:

samantha@samanthamnewman.com

Fb: Facebook.com/authorsamanthanewman

Insta: @samantha_m_newman

This week, we are tackling a topic that might be a bit odd or taboo for some. You may have noticed it: A few months after your baby is born, or maybe even years later when your kid says something funny and makes you laugh, you feel it: the slight leak that you can’t hold in. Or you might sneeze and accidentally pee a little. There are many jokes on social media revolving around this, but my guest today will help me dive into this topic with knowledge and a more hopeful approach. I am welcoming back to the podcast Bethany Learn from Fit2B studios, the worlds leading provider of diastasis aware workouts. She has two children and lives with her family on a hobby farm in rural SW Washington State in the Pacific Northwest.

Find Bethany Learn at fit2b.com, on Instagram @fit2bstudio, and Facebook @Fit2B - TummySafe Fitness

Don't miss Fit2B's Black Friday Sale! Running from November 24th to midnight on Black Friday November 26th. All memberships, courses, etc 40% off!

Love this episode? Please share with friends or family that you think would love it too! Want to support Postpartum Empowerment and help us grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so the word can get out to mamas around the world that they are not alone in their mental health struggles.

Contact me:

samantha@samanthamnewman.com

Fb: Facebook.com/authorsamanthanewman

Insta: @samantha_m_newman

Today I’m continuing the conversation with my friend Bethany Howard to share with us her message of “Permission Granted.” Bethany is a late bloomer who loves chocolate, laughing, and a great deal on shoes. She is a writer who watches too much Netflix. Her book, Permission Granted: Embrace Who You Are, Cultivate Courage, Impact Your World has over 30 poems and over 70 journal prompts to help the reader engage with their passion, purpose, and possibilities. She loves to remind women that permission has already been granted, there’s no need to wait. She takes up her space online at www.bethanyhoward.com.

Love this episode? Please share with friends or family that you think would love it too! Want to support Postpartum Empowerment and help us grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so the word can get out to mamas around the world that they are not alone in their mental health struggles.

Contact me:

samantha@samanthamnewman.com

Fb: Facebook.com/authorsamanthanewman

Insta: @samantha_m_newman

Today I’m welcoming my friend Bethany Howard to share with us her message of “Permission Granted.” Bethany is a late bloomer who loves chocolate, laughing, and a great deal on shoes. She is a writer who watches too much Netflix. Her book, Permission Granted: Embrace Who You Are, Cultivate Courage, Impact Your World has over 30 poems and over 70 journal prompts to help the reader engage with their passion, purpose, and possibilities. She loves to remind women that permission has already been granted, there’s no need to wait. She takes up her space online at www.bethanyhoward.com.

Love this episode? Please share with friends or family that you think would love it too! Want to support Postpartum Empowerment and help us grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so the word can get out to mamas around the world that they are not alone in their mental health struggles.

Contact me:

samantha@samanthamnewman.com

Fb: Facebook.com/authorsamanthanewman

Insta: @samantha_m_newman

This is part 2 of my conversation with the graceful and uplifting Jennifer Bryant. Jenn is a mother of 2 and has so many nuggets of wisdom and encouragement to share with us, including shifting our expectations and allowing our mom friends to help. She shares some of the info about the Enough Mom Collective, a Facebook community that is launching soon (for more info, see show notes below). To hear Jenn's podcast and find out more about all the things she's up to, head to Practicalfamily.org

Love this episode? Please share with friends or family that you think would love it too! Want to support Postpartum Empowerment and help us grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so the word can get out to mamas around the world that they are not alone in their mental health struggles.

Contact me:

samantha@samanthamnewman.com

Fb: Facebook.com/authorsamanthanewman

Insta: @samantha_m_newman

Mentions in this episode:

https://practicalfamily.org

Enough Mom Collective: https://practicalfamily.org/enoughmom/

O.V.E.R. Acronym: 

Observing

Vent

Embrace

Reframe

Jennifer Bryant is a wife, mother, and shameless collector of the written word. When she is not homeschooling or cooking, she loves to watch movies, play piano, and cuddle with her kids. Jenn's natural teaching style makes her a thoughtful and inspirational speaker with practical application for mamas just trying to get through the day. She is the host of the Practical Family Podcast and leader of the Enough Mom Collective. Join us for part 1 of our conversation where we deep dive into assessing our needs as mamas, voicing our needs to our community, and giving ourselves grace along the way.

Love this episode? Please share with friends or family that you think would love it too! Want to support Postpartum Empowerment and help us grow? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts so the word can get out to mamas around the world that they are not alone in their mental health struggles. 

Contact me: 

samantha@samanthamnewman.com

Fb: Facebook.com/authorsamanthanewman

Insta: @samantha_m_newman

Mentions in this episode: 

https://practicalfamily.org

Enough Mom Collective: https://practicalfamily.org/enoughmom/

O.V.E.R. Acronym:

Observing

Vent

Embrace

Reframe

After the birth of my first baby, I was shocked at how ill prepared I was to take care of myself. He had everything he needed, but I was left struggling to look after myself. With each subsequent pregnancy, I have picked up tips and tricks along the way to help me settle in with the baby and be comfortable in the first weeks after birth. 

Thank you for listening! Please rate us on iTunes so we can spread the word to other struggling mamas that need to know they're not alone in this journey. 

Mentions in this episode: 

Padsicle recipe (and more): https://old.passionatehomemaking.com/index.html%3Fp=10294.html

Out of all the things we face in our lives, birth is one of the most monumental events to prepare for. So what do we do to get ready and rock our birth? After 3 all natural home births and one more baby on the way, I share the things I have had or added with each and every birth that have gotten me through. I hope you enjoy this episode and it helps you as you prepare to welcome your little one into the world.

Episode correction: The Mama Natural birth course is currently $11.99. I said it was only a couple dollars. 

Mentions in this episode: 

Mama Natural Birth Affirmations: https://shop.mamanatural.com/products/childbirth-affirmations-recordings

Gentle Baby Essential Oils: https://www.youngliving.com/en_au/products/gentle-baby-essential-oil-blend

Padsicle Recipe (and more): https://old.passionatehomemaking.com/index.html%3Fp=10294.html

This week I wanted to chat with you about the things I have found to be "must-haves" in each pregnancy. I hope these help you or resonate with you in some way. Feel free to share your own tips and tricks, too! 

Email:  samantha@samanthamnewman.com

Facebook: @authorsamanthanewman

Instagram: @Samantha_m_newman

Mentions: 

Pregnancy Pillow - https://tinyurl.com/84c2baba

No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency Series by Alexander McCall Smith - https://tinyurl.com/7cxeke32

Optimal Foetal Positioning by Jean Sutton and Pauline Scott - https://tinyurl.com/w9mpwkxd

Mama Natural Raspberry Leaf Tea Recipes - https://www.mamanatural.com/red-raspberry-leaf-tea-recipes/

Eating Dates During Pregnancy - https://www.mamanatural.com/dates-during-pregnancy/

210 million people are addicted to social media worldwide. Women are 58% more likely to suffer from depression if they have a social media addiction. So what can we do if we have an addiction to social media? 

Today I share my story about social media addiction and what has helped me. While admitting this is a problem for me is difficult, it's important to share these things so we know that we are not the only ones struggling. 

Sometimes it's scary to get another positive pregnancy test when we have struggled with postpartum mental health. Today, we are going to get really practical and explore some of the ways we can prepare and keep our bond with our other children.

To see more detailed show notes: SamanthaMNewman.com/episode116

In this episode, I share some life-changing news and encourage Mamas everywhere to be willing to shift our mindset and pivot our plans in order to make things easier when needed.

To sign up for my free online retreat: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2e7n8

For more detailed show notes go to Samanthamnewman.com/episode115 

This special bonus episode gives you a snapshot into Postpartum Empowerment's very first online retreat: 5 Days of Self Care for Mamas Who Don't Want to Get Out of Bed. Tune in to hear more about what's offered in this free retreat.

Sign up for the retreat here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/b2e7n8

For more information and detailed show notes go to SamanthaMNewman.com

This week, I welcome my friend and guest Tiffany Jo Baker to the podcast. Tiffany is the author of "Soul Care for Go-Getters: Refresh and Refocus in 5 Minutes a Day." In this episode, we dive into the differences between soul care and self care and why it's important to nourish our soul.

For more in depth show notes, go to samanthamnewman.com/episode114

Join us for part 2 of this conversation about Postpartum Fitness and Recovery. We talk about getting our bodies back after baby, marriage, and Bethany's current journey of treatment for pre-cancer. 

For more in depth show notes, go to SamanthaMNewman.com/episode113

Bethany Learn, owner and founder of Fit2B.com, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to diastasis, tummy safe fitness, and recovering well. Join us on this episode as we dive into the basics of postpartum fitness as well as how recovering well in this season can impact our later seasons. You can find Beth at Fit2b.com as well as on Facebook and Instagram (she has the best Insta stories!)

Find more in depth episode notes at SamanthaMNewman.com

When we are depressed and anxious and trying to heal, we focus a lot of our energy on trying to cope and get through each day and each moment. So much so that we often forget that our husband's are experiencing this journey right along with us in many ways. Join me and my husband Daniel this week as we talk about what it was like for him to have a wife with postpartum depression and how it progressed when we went from one child to 2 under the age of 3. 

More episode notes and mentions on my website: samanthpmnewman.com/episode111

On this week's episode, I discuss the benefits of having a doula with my friend and DONA Internationally certified doula Nadia Taylor. She answers some listener questions and shares her passion with us. 

Find more extensive show notes at samanthamnewman.com/episode108

This week I have Samantha Glass on the show. Samantha owns the gym I started going to in October and is such an inspiration for finding the balance of work, mothering, and self-care. She shares about the unexpected early birth of her first daughter and how that affected her postpartum journey and the birth of her second baby.

Sharing our stories is vital to our healing journey, so today I have invited my friend Tish Harris to share her experience with Postpartum Depression and new motherhood. Tish is a mother of 2, school chaplain, teaches martial arts, and a dear friend of mine. Grab your cup of coffee and join us as we chat.

This week I continue my conversation with Rhonda Stoppe about her unique journey with Postpartum Depression and anxiety after the birth of her 3rd baby.  Rhonda also gets real with us about PMS and the effect it had on her relationships, spiritual life, and much more. She shares the way God brought her through it and led her to the right people to help her regulate her hormones.  I can't wait for you to hear the rest of her story.

For in depth show notes, visit samanthamnewman.com/episode106

To connect with Rhonda visit noregretswoman.com 

You don't quite feel yourself, but everyone around you is telling you it's just "baby blues." You have a suspicion it may be more than the blues, but how do you know for sure? On today's episode, I give a few ideas on how to know if it's more than baby blues.

*Please note that while I have a passion for this topic, I am not a substitute for medical and psychological care. I’m just a mama who has been where you are now and have a passion for sharing hope and encouragement where I can. 

Join me in this intro to Postpartum Empowerment as I share more about my journey through postpartum depression.