Best Maranda Bower Podcasts (2024)

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EP 169 How to Prepare for Holistic Postpartum Recovery 28:51

2d ago28:51

28:51

What if postpartum recovery wasn't just about bouncing back, but about embracing a profound transformation? Join me on a journey that redefines this crucial period. I'm sharing my personal experiences to uncover the hidden emotional and mental challenges that often accompany childbirth. Together, we break the silence on how societal pressures can o…

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EP 168 Aromatherapy in Postpartum with Kara Johnson 29:29

9d ago29:29

29:29

Welcome back to the Postpartum University podcast! Today's special guest, Kara Johnson, a registered nurse and certified aroma freedom practitioner, unlocks emotional healing and postpartum well-being secrets with the transformative Aroma Freedom Technique. We'll break down the 12-step process developed by psychologist Dr. Benjamin Perkis. and delv…

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EP 167 Postpartum University 2.0 A New Chapter! 26:23

16d ago26:23

26:23

Big changes are underway for the future of Postpartum University resources! Here I'll dive into the reasons behind transitioning from a membership model to a course-based system and address common questions from the community. I'm sharing my vision for the future of Postpartum University and explaining how these changes align with the overall missi…

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EP 166 Postpartum Yoga and the 5 Elements with Jojo Hogan 37:42

23d ago37:42

37:42

I am joined by Jojo Hogan, a renowned expert in the perinatal field. I am thrilled to have her join us for this conversation as a respected colleague in the field of postpartum care and a dear friend. Today, she shares her wisdom on the transformative power of yoga for postpartum care. In this episode, we're sharing: Introduction to Jojo Hogan & th…

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EP 165 Realistic and Simple Self-Care Strategies 26:10

1M ago26:10

26:10

Welcome to today's episode where we dive into a hot topic that many moms can relate to: balancing it all. I'm sharing my insights on juggling motherhood, a career, and self-care with four kids, a homestead, a successful business, and returning to school. In this episode hear all about: Why Support Systems Are Essential What Realistic Self-Care Mean…

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EP 164 Breastfeeding, Shame, and Better IBCLC Support with Christy Jo Hendricks 29:29

1M ago29:29

29:29

Maranda chats with Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, to delve into the complexities of breastfeeding, postpartum health, and the challenges faced by new mothers. With years of experience and a passion for supporting families, Christy Jo shares valuable insights into the world of lactation consulting and the need for informed support. In this episode, we…

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Tea With Jodi S2-E2 - Badass Breastfeeding 35:04

1M ago35:04

35:04

Episode Highlights Breastfeeding challenges, including poor information and hospital policies. 0:08 Abby and Diane are co-hosts of the "Badass Breastfeeding" podcast, sharing their experiences and advice on breastfeeding and parenting. Abby struggled with breastfeeding after having her 12-year-old son, leading her to become a blogger and social med…

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EP 163 9 Natural Remedies for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 34:39

1M ago34:39

34:39

In this episode, I'm discussing holistic and natural remedies for postpartum depression and anxiety. It's time to dispel the notion that our health and well-being lie solely in the hands of medical professionals. Women need to be empowered to take control of their postpartum experiences and it starts with education and preparation. In this episode,…

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EP 162 The #1 Thing That Will Improve Your Postpartum Experience with Holly Stein 42:34

2M ago42:34

42:34

Let's dive deep into the transformative power of nourishing meals during the delicate postpartum period. We explore the journey of Holly Stein, the visionary founder of Mama Meals, an organic postpartum meal delivery service revolutionizing how new moms replenish their bodies and souls. In today's episode, we're sharing: The Importance of Postpartu…

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EP 161 Unveiling the Truth Postpartum Depression Myths vs Facts 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

There are so many postpartum depression misconceptions and myths that are believed to be the truth. And it's damaging to women everywhere and our society. It's time to face the facts of this condition that has become far too common and is completely treatable. In this episode we're talking about: Understanding Why Postpartum Depression Is Treatable…

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Tea with Jodi S2-E1 - Doula Roundtable, Part 3 0f 3 33:03

2M ago33:03

33:03

The conversation centered around the professionalization and integration of doulas in the medical system. Speakers emphasized the importance of doulas in improving birth experiences, lowering cesarean rates, and creating positive trends in the birth industry. They also discussed the economic factors driving the increase in cesarean sections and the…

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Tea with Jodi S2-E1 - Doula Roundtable, Part 2 0f 3 38:23

2M ago38:23

38:23

The conversation centered around the professionalization and integration of doulas in the medical system. Speakers emphasized the importance of doulas in improving birth experiences, lowering cesarean rates, and creating positive trends in the birth industry. They also discussed the economic factors driving the increase in cesarean sections and the…

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Tea with Jodi S2-E1 - Doula Roundtable, Part 1 0f 3 36:55

2M ago36:55

36:55

The conversation centered around the professionalization and integration of doulas in the medical system. Speakers emphasized the importance of doulas in improving birth experiences, lowering cesarean rates, and creating positive trends in the birth industry. They also discussed the economic factors driving the increase in cesarean sections and the…

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EP 160 Ayurvedic Postpartum Wisdom with Dr. Shivani Gupta 21:44

2M ago21:44

21:44

Dr. Shivani Gupta brings a wealth of knowledge on Ayurvedic postpartum care, blending Eastern and Western practices for optimal well-being. In this conversation, look forward to: Understanding Ayurveda: Dr. Gupta introduces Ayurveda, a holistic system of medicine over 5,000 years old, encompassing mind-body constitution, circadian rhythms, herbolog…

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EP 159 Our Recent Hospital Stay and Words of Wisdom 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

So many of you have reached out to follow up about the recent hospital stay my family experienced while my youngest daughter was treated for a severe bout of stomach illness. Here I'm recounting those events as a way of educating what to be on the lookout for when it comes to managing illness at home and when to decide to receive medical interventi…

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EP 158 Maternal Mental Health and Returning to Work with Dr. Emily Guarnotta 21:28

3M ago21:28

21:28

It's no secret that mothers in the U.S. return to their careers after childbirth way too early. Today's conversation dives into the effects of returning to work on maternal mental health. I'm speaking with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, founder of Phoenix Health who brings her expert perspective as a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal men…

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EP 157 Postpartum Depletion Series: The Do's and Don'ts of Postpartum Nutrition 31:17

3M ago31:17

31:17

The standard of postpartum healthcare, especially when it comes to nutrition, is shockingly low. We're bombarded with conflicting advice, misleading marketing, and a lack of credible information. Today, we're diving deep into the dos and don'ts of postpartum nutrition, but fair warning – some of what you'll hear might challenge conventional wisdom.…

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EP 156 Postpartum Depletion Series: The Most Important Postpartum Nutrients 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

The depletion and restoration of postpartum nutrients isn't that complicated. However, when a mama is left undernourished, lacking a few key nutrients will lead to a whole host of challenging symptoms and conditions. In this conversation, we're diving into exactly which postpartum nutrients are most important for holistic wellness. In this episode,…

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EP 155 Postpartum Depletion Series: Hormonal Imbalance 22:56

3M ago22:56

22:56

The topic of postpartum rage and other symptoms of postpartum hormonal imbalance are (pun intended) all the rage these days. But so many blogs and articles that are covering this topic of symptoms of postpartum hormonal imbalance are failing to get to the root cause of this serious issue. In this episode we're sharing: The true cause of postpartum …

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EP 154 Postpartum Depletion Series: Depression & Nutrition 21:26

4M ago21:26

21:26

Postpartum depression and nutrition is a topic that many providers and organizations avoid. Even those who advocate for better maternal mental health outcomes, fail to recognize the tie between nutrient depletion and mental health. It's time to change that and take back our power. In this episode, we're sharing: How I came to discover the deep conn…

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EP 153 Pelvic Secrets with Lynn Schulte: The Emotional Weight Held In Your Core 35:24

4M ago35:24

35:24

Today's conversation with Lynn Schulte, founder of the Institute for Birth Healing will take your understanding of pelvic floor health to a whole new level. In this episode, we're sharing: The specific birth pattern that shows up in the pelvis repeatedly in postpartum women, why, and how to release the symptoms effectively. The importance of listen…

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EP 152 Breaking Boundaries in Postpartum Care: A Look Into the Future 20:12

4M ago20:12

20:12

Women are starting to demand better postpartum care. They're breaking the boundaries that have been inflicted upon them by the healthcare systems who know little to nothing about postpartum recovery. They're looking to local businesses; doulas, nutritionists, consultants, etc. to provide the nurturing they know they need to keep up with the demands…

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EP 151 Bringing Awareness v. Normalizing: The Critical Line Between Motherhood Realities 17:33

4M ago17:33

17:33

Here's the things with normalizing the struggles of modern motherhood. In our attempt to create awareness about the challenges that we go through in motherhood, we've inadvertently normalized aspects that aren't the essence of true motherhood and really shouldn't be happening in the first place. In this episode, we're sharing: Aspects of motherhood…

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EP 150 Why Postpartum Retreats are NOT the Solution to the Maternal Healthcare Crisis 15:39

5M ago15:39

15:39

Postpartum retreats are a hot topic in the news right now. There are several red flags involved with this that we need to make ourselves aware of right away. So let's talk about why these postpartum retreats are NOT the solution to the maternal healthcare crisis. In this episode, we're sharing: The obvious prohibitive cost factor that luxury experi…

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EP 149 Ensuring a Safe Childbirth: Expert Legal Insights with Gina Mundy 27:10

5M ago27:10

27:10

Conversations around birth injury, trauma, and loss are no doubt challenging. But they're also so very important. In this episode, I'm joined by birth injury lawyer and author of A Parent's Guide to Safer Childbirth, Gina Mundy. She shares candidly how she's experienced how mistakes in the birth setting impact lives forever. And she's proactively w…

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EP 148 Creating a Postpartum Wellness Toolkit with The Mama Thrive Method 40:19

5M ago40:19

40:19

We need to talk more about postpartum wellness. Information and resources for thriving during the postpartum period (which is way longer than most people think, by the way), are severely lacking in our culture. Creating a postpartum wellness toolkit, covering essentials like self-care practices, mental health support, and nutrition guidelines is es…

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EP 147 Human Design in Motherhood with Erin Claire Jones: A Journey to Authentic Parenting 22:58

5M ago22:58

22:58

Understanding my human design in motherhood has been so influential in showing up in a way that feels authentic and life-giving. In this episode, I'm joined by human design expert and mentor, Erin Claire Jones. In this episode, we're sharing: How to discover your human design type and why it matters. The strengths each type brings to parenting and …

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EP 146 Rediscovering Yourself in Motherhood and Embracing New Identities 28:46

5M ago28:46

28:46

Self-discovery in motherhood is so important because we undergo so many changes. But so often, we feel lost in our new responsibilities and completely lose track of who we are. That’s why being intentional about the strategies I’m sharing here for embracing your new identity becomes even more critical. In this episode, we're talking about: The 3-st…

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EP 145 How to Setting up your home + life to Fuel your Wellness and Passion 23:51

6M ago23:51

23:51

How to set up postpartum life systems that prioritize what matters most to you and your day-to-day routines is a critical part of maintaining maternal mental health and less stress in motherhood. In this episode, we're sharing: How to prioritize your personal goals and values when planning your routines. Why the little things matter even more than …

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EP 144 Postpartum University Podcast: Best of 2023 47:30

6M ago47:30

47:30

What an incredible year it’s been for the Postpartum University podcast! 25 amazing guests have shared their insightful wisdom and expert tips with us. We’ve reached 50K downloads. We’re in the top 15% of podcasts in all categories! And we owe it all to this fantastic community of listeners, moms, and professionals like you who are making it their …

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EP 143 The Postpartum Hormones Online Summit RECAP 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

We just wrapped up our very first Postpartum Hormones Online Summit and it was a huge hit! We got incredible feedback on the expert lineup interview series and over 1K viewers. If you weren't able to join us or if you did and want to revisit your favorite golden nuggets of wisdom, you're in luck! Today's episode is a recap of the best moments from …

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EP 142 Shifting from After-Care to True Self-Care Strategies in Motherhood 14:41

6M ago14:41

14:41

Self-care strategies in motherhood often feel cliche. And many mothers are left wondering why they don’t feel better when they take time for themselves. The reason for this is most people are doing “after-care”, tending to their needs when they’re already burnt out and overwhelmed. True self-care strategies in motherhood leave you feeling nurtured …

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EP 141 Breaking the Silence About Prenatal Depression 29:17

7M ago29:17

29:17

In a world where women are expected to be elated about pregnancy, prenatal depression is something that most women don’t even realize exists. Today’s guest is on a mission to educate and inform, sharing her own experiences and practical guidance for how to overcome prenatal depression. Laila is the the host of the Learning To Mom Podcast where she …

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EP 140 Supporting the Postpartum Nervous System: 5 Holistic Strategies 39:02

7M ago39:02

39:02

Supporting the postpartum nervous system is a critical part of recovery and long-term healing. Let's explore the changes the postpartum nervous system undergoes, why they matter, and how they contribute to well-being. In today's episode, we're sharing: What's happening with the nervous system after childbirth. The role the nervous system plays in r…

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EP 139 The Impact of Birth Trauma on Postpartum Recovery with Carla Sargent 36:29

7M ago36:29

36:29

When 1 in 3 women in the U.S. are experiencing birth trauma, I knew we had to have this important conversation with Carla Sargent. Carla Sargent is a home-birthing mother of three, an ex-midwife, an educator, an author, a podcast host, and the founder of her birth trauma support and education business, Healing Birth. Through her holistic and unique…

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EP 138 The Healing Power of Warmth in Postpartum Recovery 25:06

7M ago25:06

25:06

Warmth in postpartum is slowly but surely starting to get the recognition it deserves as a healing practice. Let’s talk about what it means in the realm of postpartum and why it’s a powerful physical and emotional practice mothers and care providers should be using. In this episode, we're talking about: The common misconceptions around using warmth…

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EP 137 Guilt and Shame in Motherhood: Breaking Free with Dena Farash 26:29

8M ago26:29

26:29

All of my guests are so special, and today's is no exception. She also happens to be a long-time dear friend. Dena Farash has walked alongside me through establishing and growing an online business and I've been honored to witness her do the same. Dena shares sameness and sanity so that moms can feel cool, calm, and confident without guilt or shame…

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EP 136 Hair Loss in Postpartum: Your Guide to Prevention and Recovery 28:32

8M ago28:32

28:32

I spoke in a previous episode about the reasons for postpartum hair loss due to physiological changes in the body. Definitely give that a listen as a foundation to today's conversation. In this episode, we'll emphasize once again that hair loss in postpartum is not normal and discuss strategies for prevention and recovery. In this episode, we're sh…

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EP 135 The Neuroscience Behind Nurturing Mom and Baby with Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum 31:16

8M ago31:16

31:16

Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum joins us today for a conversation about the neuroscience of nurture parenting and how it's not just best practice for infant development but also for maternal mental health. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD is an Author, Neuroscientist, Doula, Infant and Family Sleep Specialist, and Mother. Greer has combined her academic training with h…

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EP 134 Making Postpartum Sacred Part 2: Blending Science and Spirituality 34:44

8M ago34:44

34:44

In this episode, we're sharing: How to balance science and spirituality in postpartum The key principles of postpartum conscious care 3 practical ways to weave the sacred into the everyday experiences of postpartum healing. This conversation will inspire both mothers, at any stage in their postpartum journey, and the professionals who serve them to…

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EP 133 Making Postpartum Sacred: Part 1 21:42

8M ago21:42

21:42

We're back in today's Postpartum University podcast episode with another unpopular opinion. And that's the idea that actually no, making postpartum sacred isn't a "woo-woo" thing. Get ready to bust through common misconceptions about embracing the sacred in postpartum. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. In this episode, we're sharing: Why making po…

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EP 132 Pelvic Floor Health and Emotional Well-Being with Christina Walsh 26:12

9M ago26:12

26:12

This wouldn't be a podcast about postpartum healing and recovery if we weren't including conversations about pelvic physical health. We'll continue advocating that EVERY WOMAN who gives birth needs pelvic PT! Today's episode will share exactly WHY that is, and more importantly, how anyone can access it through the revolutionary Tighten Your Tinkler…

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EP 131 How Care in Postpartum Impacts Long-Term Health 21:34

9M ago21:34

21:34

I am welcoming you to a thought-provoking episode where we are on a mission today to transform the way we think about the impact of postpartum care on long-term health and really shed light on a critical aspect of healthcare. It's time to move beyond that acute care and embrace a more comprehensive, supportive, and proactive approach that really ha…

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EP 130 Healing Trauma Through Food: Exploring the Emotional and Traumatic Connections to Nourishment 29:54

9M ago29:54

29:54

We've all heard of emotional eating. You know I like to have conversations nobody else is and today's topic is no exception. We all have a relationship with the food we eat. And for many, that relationship is somewhat dysfunctional. I'm going to share my own personal journey here with establishing a healthy relationship with food and some suggestio…

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EP 129 Exploring the Origin and Impact of Postpartum Thyroid Disorders 34:00

9M ago34:00

34:00

Let's talk about the thyroid! It's an unassuming butterfly-shaped gland, tucked away in the neck and it might seem small, but its role in our well-being is monumental. There are some serious and alarming rates of postpartum thyroid disorders and dysfunction. Up to 23% of new mothers will experience thyroid dysfunction in postpartum, compared to a m…

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EP 128 Postpartum Recovery Through Yoga with Deb Flashenberg 36:53

10M ago36:53

36:53

The truth is that 100 kegels a day will not physically heal the postpartum body. When it comes to postpartum recovery, the conventional medical world is seriously lacking in its understanding of the changes a woman's anatomy has gone through and what the body truly needs. Today's guest, Deb Flashenberg, founder and owner of Prenatal Yoga Center in …

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EP 127 Unraveling the Mysteries of the Gut-Brain Axis and Its Impact on Maternal and Infant Health 31:10

10M ago31:10

31:10

This episode is a sneak peek into the Gut-Brain Axis training available inside the Pro Membership of Postpartum University. Why are we having this conversation? Maternal health care, infant health care, fetal health care are greatly impacted by the gut-brain axis and understanding this critical relationship allows us to provide effective and compre…

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EP 126 The Truth About Birth Control: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Marinovsky 36:56

10M ago36:56

36:56

Let's take a deep dive into what providers don't tell you about the side effects of the birth control pill. This episode, featuring the brilliant naturopathic doctor and physician Rachel Marinovsky from Kale Blossom, is a revealing conversation about the inadequacy of women's healthcare within the conventional medical system. In this episode, we sh…

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EP 125 The Mama Thrive Method: A New Approach to Preventing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 23:19

10M ago23:19

23:19

Let's have a conversation about the unpopular opinion that postpartum depression and anxiety are actually preventable. I want to let you in on the secret to mental wellness postpartum, The Mama Thrive method. In this episode: I'll tackle the disproportionate impact of these maternal mental health conditions on women of color and those in poverty an…

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Bonus Episode: Understanding the New PPD Drug and a Call to Action to Elevate Maternal Healthcare 30:22

10M ago30:22

30:22

Welcome to a conversation that needs to be amplified, will shed light on the realities of postpartum depression, and the implications of a new drug that's hit the market, Zurzuvae. As a mother of four and a specialist in postpartum care, I've been delving into the research, asking questions, and uncovering truths that can help us navigate the risks…

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