31 - How to Support Your Hormones in Postpartum Recovery and Beyond (Guest: Ashley Rocha, Herbalist and CEO of LadyWell)
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In this powerful and refreshingly real episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with herbalist and hormone health expert Ashley Rocha, CEO and founder of Ladywell, to talk all things postpartum hormones—and wow, is it a ride.
Ashley opens up about her own long, painful journey through PMDD, mood swings, and hormonal imbalance—an all-too-common experience brushed off by mainstream medicine. What started as personal healing became Ladywell, a line of thoughtfully formulated herbal supplements for women in every life stage: from fertility to postpartum to perimenopause and beyond.
Together, Deb and Ashley break down the postpartum hormone crash, why “mom rage” and mood swings are biologically rooted (not just “in your head”), and how herbal support can be a total game changer when you’re feeling depleted, disconnected, or just plain exhausted. They talk adaptogens, essential nutrients, magnesium sprays, and why understanding your cycle might just save your relationships (and your sanity).
Whether you’re deep in the fourth trimester, prepping for baby, or wondering if those hot flashes at 42 are a thing (spoiler: they are), this episode is filled with practical wisdom, body literacy, and seriously validating support.
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💡 Want even more support?
Check out Deb’s First Year Support Program and virtual consults for postpartum and sleep support at douladeb.com. Because healing isn’t just about survival—it’s about being seen, supported, and thriving.
Thank you for listening! Tune in next time for more insights and support on your parenting journey.
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Chapters
1. 31 - How to Support Your Hormones in Postpartum Recovery and Beyond (Guest: Ashley Rocha, Herbalist and CEO of LadyWell) (00:00:00)
2. The Journey to Ladywell: A Personal Story (00:02:00)
3. Understanding Hormonal Health and PMDD (00:03:01)
4. Postpartum Challenges and Hormonal Changes (00:04:46)
5. Herbal Solutions for Hormonal Balance (00:07:46)
6. The Role of Nutrition and Supplements (00:10:44)
7. Navigating Birth Control and Hormonal Recovery (00:13:45)
8. Navigating Birth Control Choices (00:14:35)
9. Understanding Hormonal Health Across Life Stages (00:16:02)
10. Perimenopause: Symptoms and Solutions (00:18:40)
11. Crafting Effective Herbal Formulas (00:20:39)
12. Real-Life Transformations Through Supplements (00:22:32)
13. Recognizing and Addressing Hormonal Imbalances (00:24:28)
14. Proactive Health: The Importance of Tracking and Supplements (00:28:21)
15. LadyWell 20% off Code (00:30:27)
16. Wrap up! (00:31:48)
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