Postpartum University® Podcast
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The current postpartum care model is failing—leaving countless mothers facing postpartum depression, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune issues. For providers, the call is clear: advanced, root-cause care is essential to real healing.
The Postpartum University® Podcast is the trusted resource for professionals committed to elevating postpartum support. Hosted by Maranda Bower—a medical researcher, author, mom of 4, and the founder of Postpartum University®—each episode delivers powerful insights into functional nutrition, hormonal health, and holistic practices for treating postpartum issues at the root. This podcast bridges the gaps left by Western medical education, empowering providers to support their clients with individualized, science-backed, and traditional-aligned solutions.
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Postpartum University® Podcast
Banishing Mom Guilt with Melissa Reilly EP 59
A mother really can do it all... but should you have to?
Today we’re talking with Melissa Reilly, a clinical psychologist who has dedicated her career to helping moms bond with their baby while living their most fulfilled life.
This episode explores the layered and universal experience of mom guilt, why these emotions are wired into us all, and how we can stop letting them run the show.
You were never supposed to show up fully for everyone else besides yourself. Let’s find a better way.
Go to https://postpartumu.com/postpartum-university-podcast-ep59/ for more!
Where to find Melissa Reilly:
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momswithoutamom.com
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Baby (Free Guide)
In this episode, we are sharing:
- Guilt as an EMOTION & not an indicator of right or wrong
- All emotions serve a purpose & have their own triggers
- Self-care as a basic human necessity
- Embracing the natural feelings of guilt to give them less power
- Creating healthy separation & distance happens over time
- Mixed and conflicting societal messages about “doing it all”
- Asking for help is natural, normal, healthy, and appropriate
- Our babies are separate human beings
- The difference between wants vs needs
- What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed
- Living with mom guilt & putting it in its place
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