Best Overcomer of Postpartum Anxiety Podcasts (2025)

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The Follow-Up: Motherhood Insomnia 12:19

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If you’ve ever spent the whole day dreaming about going to bed, only to climb under the covers and lie wide awake, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. I’m joined by sleep psychologist Dr. Shelby Harris to talk about the tired-but-wired cycle so many mothers fall into and why it’s more common than you think. We unpack the real reasons your br…

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Chaotic Life Update: I’m Burnt Out & Something Needs to Change 40:25

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Victoria sits down for the kind of life update you’d give your best friend when everything feels like… a lot. She opens up about the burnout she’s been pushing through, a major (and expensive) business mistake, team changes, and what it’s been like to juggle a nonprofit, a podcast, and a full creator career without losing herself in the process. Sh…

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Modern Parenting: What We’re Getting Right & What We Might Be Overthinking 1:00:46

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In this episode, I sit down with retired pediatrician and grandmother Dr. Bubbie, whose 40 years in pediatrics give her a rare, steady perspective on the highs and lows of raising kids today. We talk about what modern parents are doing well, why so many of us feel anxious even when we’re doing a good job, and how social media has quietly changed th…

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2: Causes of Depression Could be Lurking in Your Mouth #Short 15:45

6d ago15:45

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Explore one of the often-overlooked causes of depression—your mouth! In this solo short episode of the Overcome Depression Podcast, Jennifer Stirling-Campbell discusses the surprising connection between oral health and mental well-being, highlighting insights from bio-dentistry, the impact of amalgam fillings and root canals, and why caring for you…

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Severe Preeclampsia + Hyperemesis Gravidarum | Rachel’s Birth Stories 2:02:29

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This week, I’m joined by my sister-friend, Rachel, who is the third and final of my sisters-in-laws to share her story with us! Rachel went through quite the journey to bring her two daughters into the world. Starting with endometriosis-related fertility struggles, followed by hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and severe preeclampsia that led to one daug…

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92: The 2026 Business Planning Framework: How to Pick Your Perimenopause Niche & Build a Revenue Model That Actually Works 40:08

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“Specialization isn't about narrowing your options. It's about amplifying your impact.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond It’s December, which means every practitioner, every coach, every clinician I know is mapping their goals for the year ahead. They want to grow their practices, specialize in perimenopause, earn more, create more time freedom, or finally h…

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The Follow-Up: Strong-Willed Toddler Strategies 15:10

8d ago15:10

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Power struggles feel like part of the toddler job description, but they don’t have to run the whole house. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening in those intense moments and how small shifts in tone, control, and connection can turn things around. This isn’t about “winning” a battle. It’s about helping your child feel capable while …

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03 | 4 Ways to Interrupt Anxiety With Gratitude and Rewire Your Brain 15:03

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Are you sick and tired of feeling stuck in your anxious, negative, or intrusive thoughts? Do you want to move forward, but worry you won't be able to change? In this episode, I share my own struggles, a personal testimony about practicing the discipline of gratitude in my own life (that's changed everything), as well as 4 ways that you can practice…

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1: Avoid Postpartum Depression: Care for a New Mom (Me!) #Short 1:24

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The best way to avoid postpartem depression is by taking a few steps way waaaay back to focus on yourself and your family. Now the mom of an infant--and host of this podcast on overcoming depression--I feel a strong obligation (and desire) to maintain and strengthen my mental health during this major time of trasnsition so that I practice what I pr…

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How To Reset Your Energy, Feel More Confident & Finally Start Acting Like Your Best Self w/ Mimi Bouchard 45:59

13d ago45:59

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What if the future version of you you’ve been chasing is actually someone you can be right now? In this motivational episode, Victoria sits down with Mimi Bouchard, CEO and founder of the wildly popular Activations app, to talk about how to step into your best self today without overcomplicating the process. Mimi breaks down the science and mindset…

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STEM, Speaking Up, and Redefining Motherhood: Emily Calandrelli (The Space Gal) on Breaking Barriers and Raising Science-Loving Kids 54:21

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What does it look like to raise kids who believe they belong in science, who feel confident speaking up, and who see women as leaders in fields that have long pushed them out? I first came across Emily Calandrelli’s work years ago on social media, and her mix of joy, honesty, and curiosity pulled me in immediately. Her voice reminded me that advoca…

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E79: A Holistic Approach to Hormones | Dr. Alison Caldwell-Andrews 1:14:07

13d ago1:14:07

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In this episode of the Overcomers Podcast, Dr. Alison Caldwell Andrews joins Kristen Bruinius to discuss the complexities of menopause, perimenopause, and postmenopause. They explore the impact of environmental factors on hormonal changes, the importance of understanding hormone levels, and the role of nutrition and lifestyle in managing symptoms. …

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Doula Support + Unmedicated Hospital Birth | Kyla’s Birth Story 1:20:15

14d ago1:20:15

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This week I’m joined by my new friend Kyla, who learned how to differentiate between what was in her control and what wasn’t early on in her motherhood journey. This distinction helped her achieve a positive, unmedicated hospital birth with the help of a doula, even through 12 hours of labor, 2 hours of pushing, and an episiotomy! Kyla truly loved …

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91: Ashley Koff on GLP-1s and Weight in Perimenopause: When They Help, When They Harm, and the Red Flags You're Missing 53:53

14d ago53:53

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“What a GLP-1 agonist does is teach us about our weight health hormones.” - Ashley Koff GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, and for many women in perimenopause, they feel like the only thing that can finally move the needle. But for practitioners, this landscape is far more nuanced. In midlife, women’s weight is tied to shifting sex hormone…

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The Follow-Up: Foster Autonomy and Build Confidence 15:34

15d ago15:34

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In this follow up episode, we revisit one of the most loved ideas on the show, because parents tell me again and again that it changed the way they show up for their kids. We’re talking about the Independence Before Intervention principle, a simple shift that helps kids build confidence, resilience, and trust in themselves while still knowing we’re…

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51: HEAL FROM DEPRESSION + FULL ADDICTION RECOVERY USING SRT 35:26

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Heal From Depression + Addiction Recovery Using SRT! Discover how SRT (Subconscious Release Technique) and the Emotion Code can release emotional blocks, shift beliefs, and support recovery from addiction, trauma, and depression. This episode includes a LIVE SRT session with SRT practitioner, Aubrey Svedin. If you want to learn powerful mindset too…

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E78: What Does the Bible Say about Emotions (Part 2) | Fred DeJong 1:06:16

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This week we’re back with Part 2 of a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Pastor Fred DeYoung. Fred returns to unpack the final emotions from the sermon series he preached to his church in Sioux Center, Iowa — a series that moved people across every age and stage of life because it finally answered a question many believers have silently…

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Body Image Q&A with Vic!! Navigating GLP-1 Pressure, Quieting Food Noise & Managing Triggers 46:54

20d ago46:54

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Vic is sharing advice on her most passionate topic: helping women find real peace with their bodies and food! Based on her own lived struggles and everything she’s learned while studying to become an intuitive eating counselor, she tackles your biggest questions on navigating triggering comments about weight, why old body-image issues can resurface…

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Glucola (Glucose test) & Safe Foods in Pregnancy: Busting Myths and Easing Fears 48:55

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Pregnancy comes with a lot of rules, warnings, and fear based posts online. But how much of that advice is actually rooted in science, and how much is leftover noise that keeps parents stressed for no reason? In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a nutrition researcher and registered dietitian who has spent years breaking down fo…

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Positive Home Births + Overcoming Anxiety | Ashley’s Birth Stories (PART 2) 1:29:38

21d ago1:29:38

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This week, we are joined AGAIN by my friend Ashley, who is a mom to six kids! In this episode, we are wrapping up her story by walking through her last three birth experiences. Ashley shares how the precipitous, unmedicated delivery of her third baby (which we ended on last week) brought a lot of anxiety into the medicated delivery of her fourth. S…

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90: When Nothing Works for Depression: How the Healing Depression Project Is Creating a New Path Forward with Silvia Covelli and Dr. Achina Stein 54:57

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Many people live with depression for years and never feel fully better, even after medications, therapy, lifestyle changes, or countless specialist visits. What we rarely talk about is why these approaches often fall short and what it actually takes to create real change. Today, I’m joined by Silvia Covelli, founder of the Healing Depression Projec…

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The Follow-Up: Overcoming Percentile Anxiety 15:57

22d ago15:57

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In this Follow Up episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve counseled countless parents through yet still had to face myself: the emotional weight of percentiles. After my daughter Vera was born, a mix of postpartum complications, exclusive pumping, and constant worry about her petite size pulled me into a spiral I didn’t see coming. This episod…

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02 | 3 Ways to Focus on God's Faithfulness During Postpartum Anxiety 17:07

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For me I've found that spinning over my worries and fears, trying to "figure it out" alone for many years has actually never, ever helped —and that taking it all to God first is the best choice because He can handle it and will always be there to help us through. And even when my circumstances didn't always shift in the exact time or way that I wan…

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E77: What Does the Bible Say about Emotions (Part 1) | Fred DeJong 43:00

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What if “I’m fine” isn’t the whole truth? In this first episode of a two-part series, I sit down with family friend and former pastor Fred Young to unpack his sermon series, “I’m Fine…but Not Really,” all about the emotions we often hide—especially in the church. Together, we talk about: Why it’s biblical and healthy to say, “It’s okay to not be ok…

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How to Unlearn People-Pleasing, Stop Self-Abandoning & Communicate Authentically with Psychotherapist Meg Josephson 51:26

27d ago51:26

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Do you ever spiral, wondering if someone’s mad at you, replay conversations in your head, or feel anxious after setting a boundary? Then you need this episode. Victoria sits down with licensed psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Meg Josephson, whose new book Are You Mad at Me? is helping people-pleasers everywhere unlearn the patt…

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The Truth About Raising Securely Attached Kids: What Most Parents Get Wrong 55:35

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What does it really mean to raise securely attached kids? I first came across Eli Harwood’s book Raising Securely Attached Kids on a solo trip, and it completely re-energized how I think about connection and parenting. Her words reminded me that so much of raising emotionally healthy kids starts with how we show up, not how perfect we are. It is no…

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Deja Vu Deliveries + 2 Hour Labor | Ashley’s Birth Stories (PART 1) 1:20:55

28d ago1:20:55

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This week I’m joined by my friend Ashley, a mom of six!! In this episode, we walk through her first three birth stories, and next week she’ll be back to share the final three. Ashley’s journey starts with two smooth pregnancies that resulted in almost identical deliveries (seriously—same birth weight and everything!). But her third baby threw her f…

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89: What Gets Missed for Chronic Illness Healing: How Simple, Unsexy Tools Create Sustainable Recovery with Robin Randisi & Cait Van Damm 38:20

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“Focus on the skill of listening to your specific body, your specific symptoms, and figuring out what your system is responding to.” - Cait Van Damm If you work with women navigating chronic illness, you’ve probably seen the “Doctor Roadshow” up close. These women have seen multiple practitioners without resolution and arrive at your practice exhau…

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The Follow-Up: Helping Kids Feel Proud 12:32

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Raising kids who feel proud of who they are, not just what they do, is one of the biggest gifts we can give them. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my conversation with Dr. Becky Kennedy, recorded back when I was a new mom trying to understand how to raise a confident child. Now, with Ryaan heading into six, these lessons hit even deeper. We tal…

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01 | 4 Key Takeaways From My Postpartum Story to Help You Persevere With Resilience and Hope 25:45

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In my very first episode, I share about my pregnancy and postpartum story to remind you that you're not alone, and you always have hope —true hope that encourages and strengthens you not only in this season, but for your entire God-given life. Struggles and anxiety still come up, but fully surrendering and experiencing the gift of true dependence o…

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50: FROM DEPRESSED TO EMPOWERED: INTUITION HEALTH TECHNIQUES THAT WORK 45:00

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Depressed? Learn how to overcome depression and restore your intuition health through faith, intentional action, and divine guidance. In this powerful conversation, Jennifer Stirling-Campabell and John explore how to refute distracting voices and listen, instead, to divine guidance FROM God (and ONLY God). Learn how EMF interference, poor sleep, an…

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E76: The Lie of "Perfect" Homeschooling | Lauren Williams 58:48

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Homeschool creator Lauren Williams (@valorfilledhome) shares what happened when a candid reel went viral—hate comments, misconceptions, and an unexpected surge of moms whispering, “Thank you for saying what I’m afraid to say.” Lauren and Kristen Bruinius talk about believing lies vs. believing God, choosing silence over clapbacks, and how Scripture…

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E75: Postpartum, Perimenopause & Finding Your Tools | Donna Halliday 1:09:17

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This week I sit down with my friend Donna Halliday for a real, gentle conversation about mental health, motherhood, and midlife. Donna traces her story from a first depressive episode as a teen exchange student to postpartum darkness after baby #6—and the moment she realized she needed more help. We talk CBT and self-talk, the relief (and limits) o…

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E74: Perimenopause 101 (and Andropause): What Your Doctor Didn’t Explain | Dr. Kris Devillier 1:28:56

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I’ve waited a long time for this one. Today I’m joined by my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Kris Devillier of Louisiana—“the hormone expert in my world.” We trace her unlikely path from 30 years in the grocery industry (hello, label reading!) to natural health practitioner, then dive into the stages no one explained well: puberty, perimenopause, menop…

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Aubrey’s Wedding Recap!!! Vic's BFF Shares All Her Favorite Moments & Advice for Brides 53:04

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The new Mrs. Aubrey Wood is here to share all the behind-the-scenes details from the wedding that took over the internet! In this episode, Victoria and her best friend of 20 years relive every unforgettable moment: from her iconic entrance to their magical first dance to the custom details that made the day extra special. Aubrey opens up about chan…

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When Motherhood Unmasks Neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism) 53:40

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More and more women are getting diagnosed with ADHD later in life, often after becoming parents, and it’s not because ADHD is “trending.” It’s because we’ve missed it for decades. In this conversation, I talk with psychiatrist and author Dr. Sasha Hamdani about why ADHD in girls and women often goes unnoticed, how hormones and motherhood reveal hid…

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Truth, Hope, Peace and Purpose for Your Entire Life, Including Motherhood 4:04

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Welcome and thank you for being here, friend. Are you overwhelmed and exhausted by debilitating anxiety and fearful thoughts? Is it difficult just to function daily as a mom due to the stress, worry and heaviness of the anxiety, and often hopeless feelings it can bring? Do you desperately want to feel confident, calm and more at peace in your menta…

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The Nicest Thing Someone Did For You Postpartum 59:15

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This week, we’re talking about the stories YOU shared about the nicest things someone did for you postpartum. Y’all gave me all the insider secrets about what your postpartum friends ACTUALLY need. We talk about meal train etiquette, C-section postpartum hacks, and ways dads can help lighten the load. This episode is packed with ideas and insights …

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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome to Founding a Highly Successful Rural Women’s Practice with Dr. Amanda Thompson, PT, WHC 53:53

1M ago53:53

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“My limiting belief told me I was limited in the outpatient world. But the truth is, I was already several steps ahead of most people, and that’s enough.” - Dr. Amanda Thompson Burnout is everywhere in healthcare right now. Productivity standards are climbing, providers are stretched to their limits, and rural areas in particular are left patching …

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The Follow-Up: How to Sleep Train 19:58

1M ago19:58

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Sleep training might be one of the most debated topics in parenting but it doesn’t have to be so polarizing. In this Follow-Up episode, I revisit my most downloaded episode, “We’re Losing Sleep Over Our Kids’ Sleep,” to talk honestly about what sleep training really means, the methods that exist, and how to decide what’s right for your family. You’…

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From Homeless to Healed: How Jewel Broke Free From Pain to Pursue A Life of Happiness & Purpose 53:54

1M ago53:54

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Before she was a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Jewel was a homeless teenager fighting to survive. Her journey from instability to global recognition is a masterclass in resilience and radical accountability. After skyrocketing to fame in the ’90s (which, she quickly realized, wasn’t really her thing) Jewel turned her pain into purpose through…

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Raising Body-Positive Girls in a Filtered World 42:36

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We’re raising girls in a world where filters are the norm, “what I eat in a day” videos flood their feeds, and puberty hits earlier than ever. It’s no wonder body image struggles start young. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Melisa Holmes to talk about how parents can help their daughters build confidence in their changing bodies without shame, f…

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Medical Miscommunications + NICU Transfer | Katie’s Birth Story 1:54:26

1M ago1:54:26

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This week I’m joined by my new friend Katie, whose journey to motherhood has many twists and turns. Her story includes a hurricane that influenced her decision to discontinue her birth control (yes, really), a snafu between two medical offices that resulted in her missing 17 weeks' worth of OBGYN visits, and an unintentionally unmedicated birth aft…

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88: The Metabolic Shift: Helping Women Clients with Weight Gain, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol in Midlife 24:51

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“When your client says their body changed overnight, she’s not exaggerating.” - Dr. Jessica Drummond So many women arrive in perimenopause or menopause feeling blindsided by the changes in their bodies. They’re exercising, eating well, and they might even be using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but no matter what they do, they’re noticing weigh…

Overcomer Of Postpartum Anxiety Podcasts