The EMPWR Podcast Opening Up About Motherhood: Your Biggest Questions Answered
Jul 2, 2025
Dive into the heartfelt journey of motherhood, tackling everything from pregnancy experiences to the realities of postpartum recovery. Discover personal insights on home birth, managing mom guilt, and the vital need for self-care. The conversation flows into balancing fitness with parenting and nurturing supportive relationships. Join in on the discussion about finding confidence in motherhood and navigating the beautiful chaos of raising little ones. It's an honest, uplifting look at this transformative role.
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Empowering Home Birth Experience
- Sam had an empowering and painless home birth experience at home with her second child during COVID.
- She used breath work, meditation, and affirmations to stay centered throughout labor and delivery.
Grace in Postpartum Recovery
- Give yourself grace postpartum; it takes time for your body to recover as it did to grow the baby.
- Establish a consistent routine of movement and nutrition once cleared to support recovery.
Challenging Postpartum Period
- Sam faced challenges like mastitis and anxiety during postpartum combined with an unhappy marriage and COVID lockdown.
- Despite the difficulties, she focused on self-care and eventually divorced, improving her postpartum journey.