EP 178 Empowering New Moms with Science and Self-Love with Jess Hull

Postpartum University® Podcast

Ever wondered how a high-flying executive from Facebook and Google transitioned into the world of maternal health? Join me, Maranda Bower, as I dive into an inspiring conversation with Jess Hull, the visionary founder of Mother Me. In this episode, Jess shares her deeply personal journey of becoming a mother and how her experiences led her to identify significant gaps in postpartum care. We discuss how her data-driven insights and innovative approach are transforming the landscape for new mothers, integrating scientific data with compassionate, culturally diverse practices.

Check it out on the blog: https://postpartumu.com/empowering-new-moms-science-selflove-jess-hull-178/

Why Listen?

• Transformative Journey: Discover how Jess Hull’s unique background in tech and her personal experience as a mother of two under two fueled her passion for improving postpartum care. Learn how she’s using data-driven insights to address gaps in maternal health.
• Empowering Practices: Explore the power of reframing language, the 5-5-5 resting method, and how processing birth stories through handwriting can empower new mothers. We challenge the cultural pressures of "bouncing back" and emphasize the importance of self-love and positive self-talk.
• Biological Rewiring: Understand how the postpartum period is a time of significant brain rewiring, presenting an opportunity for growth, self-care, and internal validation that’s crucial in the motherhood journey.

What’s In It For You?

This episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of science and self-love in postpartum recovery, blending practical advice with powerful stories of resilience. You’ll gain insights into how integrating scientific data with compassionate care can create a more supportive and effective postpartum experience.

Connect with Jess

Jess Hull is a former Facebook and Google executive who founded Mother Me, which is an app, online course, and support framework for successful women who want to do more than just survive their postpartum.
Jess approaches her work more from an academic standpoint vs. a clinical perspective. She has done extensive research on matrescence and maternal health and seeks practical solutions that can help busy women.
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Chapters

1. EP 178 Empowering New Moms with Science and Self-Love with Jess Hull (00:00:00)

2. Bridging the Postpartum Care Gap (00:00:02)

3. Rest and Recovery in Motherhood (00:10:52)

4. Embracing Self-Love in Motherhood (00:23:28)