Postpartum University® Podcast
Top-Ranked Podcast for Postpartum Care Providers in Nutrition + Holistic Care
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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Episodes
214 episodes
Is It Postpartum Depression or Postpartum Anemia? EP 212
What if the crushing fatigue, the anxiety, the brain fog, and the constant crying aren’t mental health issues at all—but signs your client’s body is depleted and screaming for help? The truth is; Postpartum depression sympt...
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Why Women NEED Fat - The Truth About Hormones & Weight Loss | Dr. Beth Westie EP 211
Postpartum weight loss isn’t what you think it is.We’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented topics in postpartum health: women’s weight. Dr. Beth Westie is here to set the record straight and blow...
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Postpartum Autoimmune Disorders: From Symptoms to Root Cause Healing EP 210
Here’s the truth: 1 in 3 women will develop an autoimmune condition after giving birth, and hardly anyone in modern medicine is talking about it.What if the “normal” symptoms of postpartum—fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, brain fo...
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A Functional Medicine Approach for Better Postpartum Care | Jane Baecher EP 209
Postpartum care in the U.S. is broken—period. Women are left struggling with depletion, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune conditions with little to no real support. What if postpartum care wasn’t just about surviving but act...
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Microchimerism & Postpartum Health: How Your Baby’s DNA Affects Your Health EP 208
Did you know that a mother carries her child's cells inside her body for life? Not just emotionally, but physically. In this episode, we’re diving deep into microchimerism, the phenomenon where fetal cells re...
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When Postpartum Doctors Get Postpartum Depression | Dr. Jessica Vernon EP 207
What happens when the doctors caring for postpartum women experience postpartum depression themselves? The truth is shocking—physician mothers are experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety at twice the rate of the general population...
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The 4 Stages of Postpartum Depletion [Sneak Peak] EP 206
Here’s the truth: Postpartum nutrition is the missing link in maternal health.The postpartum care system is broken, and we cannot afford to keep ignoring postpartum depletion. In this episode, I’m sharing an exclusive behind-the-s...
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From Solo Doula to Thriving Agency: How Postpartum Nutrition Changed Everything | Bryn Noe EP 205
Postpartum care is seriously failing moms, and if you’re a provider, you probably see it firsthand. Moms are burned out, running on empty, and dealing with hormone imbalances, mental health struggles, and autoimmune issues that no one is talkin...
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Mastering Intuition as a Provider: When to Trust Your Gut vs. Protocol in Postpartum Care EP 204
What if your gut instinct and intuition as a provider is the missing piece in truly supporting postpartum mothers?We’ve been trained to rely on tests, checklists, and data, but what if the most powerful tool we have isn’t something that ...
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How Does Postpartum Nutrient Depletion Affect Organ Function? A Conversation with Holly Stein | EP 203
The postpartum body is not designed to “bounce back” without deep, intentional nourishment—and the lack of education around depletion is failing mothers every single day. BUT… hardly anyone in mainstream medicine is addressin...
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Does the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Really Work? EP 202
Is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Failing Mothers? What Providers Need to KnowPostpartum depression screenings are essential—but are we actually identifying the mothers who need help? The Edinburgh Postnat...
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The Critical Role of Fascia in Holistic Postpartum Healing | Anna Rahe EP 201
Fascia isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the connective tissue system that supports and communicates with every part of the body. In this episode, Maranda and Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body, uncover why fascia is the missing piece in postpartum...
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Celebrating 200 Episodes! + Bold Predictions for the Future of Postpartum Care EP 200
Celebrating 200 Episodes + Bold Predictions for the Future of Postpartum CareWe’ve reached an incredible milestone—200 episodes of the Postpartum University Podcast! This moment is both a celebration of how far postpa...
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A Safe and Healing Approach to Postpartum Fitness and Strength | Desiree Bartlett EP 199
Postpartum fitness isn’t just about “bouncing back” or crunching your way to a flat stomach. It’s about honoring the body’s transformation, healing, and regaining strength from the inside out. In this episode, Maranda sits down w...
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The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss & The Dangers of "Bouncing Back" EP 198
The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss & The Dangers of "Bouncing Back" Society loves to push postpartum weight loss tips and quick-fix solutions like having a “postpartum weight loss meal plan” or postpartum weight loss supp...
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Ditch the Big Goals: How to Embrace Simplicity for a Happier New Year EP 197
Are you feeling the pressure to set massive New Year's resolutions? I know I always do! But this year, I'm ditching the grind and embracing a "less is more" approach. In this episode, we're talking all about simplicity, from prio...
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The Power of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Postpartum Recovery | Kristin Hauser EP 196
Postpartum recovery is a sacred opportunity for deep healing and transformation, not just “bouncing back.” Kristin Hauser, an acupuncturist and herbalist, dives into the transformative power of Chinese medicine in postpartum care...
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How to Overcome Postpartum Chronic Exhaustion EP 195
Motherhood is exhausting, but it's not just about sleepless nights.In this episode of Postpartum University, we dig into the hidden causes behind postpartum chronic exhaustion that go beyond the obvious. From mineral depletion and...
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Mindfulness Tools to Help Moms with Postpartum Anxiety | Kelly Smith EP 194
Could Meditation Be the Key to Easing Postpartum Anxiety?Postpartum anxiety can be relentless and exhausting, leaving countless mothers feeling overwhelmed and sleep-deprived. Maranda sits down with Kelly Smith, global yoga &...
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Sober Motherhood: Thriving Without Wine in a Culture That Tells You to Drink EP193
The days of just trying to make it to "wine o'clock" to survive the stress of motherhood are over. There's a better way to thrive as a mom- without alcohol altogether. Today we're diving into an issue that's become so norma...
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Beyond Baby Prep: How Providers Can Build the Perfect Postpartum Support Team | Kristin Revere EP 192
Ever feel like the postpartum care we’re offering falls short of what new moms really need? Maranda chats with Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, to explore a whole new standard for postpartum support—one that goes beyond baby...
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The Postpartum Nutrition Plan That Will Change Your Life EP 191
Struggling with postpartum fatigue, mood swings, or lingering hair loss? This episode dives into Maranda Bower’s Postpartum Nutrition Plan—a transformative, nutrient-rich approach designed to help mothers recover fully and thrive, not ...
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Ditching Quick Fixes & Embracing Natural Postpartum Healing | Kate Tietje EP 190
"We live in a culture that pressures us to ‘bounce back,’ but if there’s ever a time to slow down and take care of yourself, it’s now.” Kate TietjeIf you’ve felt the pressure to “bounce back” postpartum, this episod...
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Defining Boundaries: The Key to Sanity in Motherhood EP 189
"Saying 'no' to things that drain your energy is saying 'yes' to your well-being. And remember; NO ....is a complete sentence." Alright, providers—let’s talk about something we all know moms desperately need but rarely prioritize...
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