692. The Truth About Postpartum Life: Lindsey on Body Image, Breastfeeding + Mental Health
Jun 6, 2024
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Lindsey opens up about postpartum struggles, emphasizing body image acceptance and mental health. She shares insights on returning to exercise post-baby, seeking emotional support, navigating relationships, managing people-pleasing tendencies, and the journey of motherhood. Tips on baby travel, EMDR healing, and setting boundaries are also discussed.
Embracing postpartum body changes is essential for holistic well-being.
Healing people-pleasing tendencies involves reconnecting with the younger self.
Managing intrusive thoughts during postpartum requires open communication and support.
Deep dives
Tips for Traveling with a Baby
Traveling with a baby can provoke intense anxiety, especially for the first time flying internationally. Letting go of anticipatory thoughts and what-ifs is crucial to enjoy the experience fully. Chilling on rigid schedules and adapting to your baby's cues leads to a more relaxed trip. Basic travel essentials like snacks, toys, and a change of clothes are essential, along with tools like the Slumber Pod for good sleep at your destination.
Healing People-Pleasing Tendencies
Addressing people-pleasing tendencies involves understanding and reconnecting with the younger self who sought validation through pleasing others. Therapy and techniques like EMDR can help in this healing process, allowing one to prioritize authenticity over external validation. Recognizing and holding boundaries in small daily interactions is key to breaking the cycle of people-pleasing behavior.
Navigating Postpartum Workouts and Self-Care
Postpartum workouts should be gradual and aligned with your body's cues, emphasizing gentle recovery and adaptation post-birth. Accepting and embracing the changes in your body after childbirth, both physically and emotionally, is vital for holistic well-being. Seeking mental and emotional support, continuing self-care practices, and allowing for slow progress in fitness routines are crucial aspects of postpartum recovery.
Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts During Postpartum
Intrusive thoughts during postpartum are common and often linked to anxiety and heightened sense of responsibility. It's essential to acknowledge these thoughts without judgment and allow them to pass naturally. Seeking support and engaging in open conversations with your partner about intrusive thoughts can help alleviate the mental burden and foster understanding within the relationship.
Navigating Relationship Dynamics and Personal Growth
Understanding the aspects of your partner that trigger you can offer insights into your own insecurities and desires for growth. Differentiating between aspects of your partner that can be changed and those that reflect individual differences is crucial for a healthy relationship. Engaging in self-reflection, open communication, and mutual understanding can lead to a more harmonious and growth-oriented relationship.
Acknowledging Gratitude and Connection
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for support and understanding from listeners and sharing personal experiences reflect a strong bond within the community. Embracing vulnerability and openness in discussions cultivates a sense of belonging and mutual growth. Promoting self-expression, emotional well-being, and positive connections enhances the podcast's impact and fosters a supportive environment.
Time to get real with Lindsey as she brings us on an intimate exploration of her postpartum life. In this episode, Lindsey discusses the struggles of embracing her post-baby body as well as maintaining her mental health in one of the most challenging seasons of her life thus far.
Ahead, Lindsey shares a completely new perspective on body image and emphasizes the importance of taking things slowly when returning to exercise. She also shares her experiences with breastfeeding and how to seek emotional support during this transformative period.
Join Lindsey as she reflects on the power of self-reflection and open communication in relationships, as well as how she is healing her people-pleasing tendencies. Plus, go behind the scenes of her first vacation with her baby and get all the best travel tips for new parents!
We also talk about:
Why intrusive thoughts during postpartum are normal
The best way to return to exercise after giving birth
How relationships require patience, self-reflection + courage
Tips for managing people-pleasing tendencies
The profound journey of motherhood + learning to trust oneself
The importance of flexibility with your baby's schedule during travel
Healing old patterns through EMDR + setting boundaries
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