Top-Ranked Podcast for Postpartum Care Providers in Nutrition + Holistic CareThe current postpartum care model is failing—leaving countless mothers facing postp...
Does the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Really Work? EP 202
Send us a textIs 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 Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the standard tool used in postpartum mental health screenings worldwide. But here’s the hard truth: it’s not catching every mom who’s struggling. In this episode, we break down why the EPDS falls short and what providers must do to bridge the gap between a screening tool and real, effective postpartum mental health care. We dive into why mothers feel unseen and unheard in postpartum appointments, the danger of reducing depression screenings to a checklist, and most importantly, how we as providers can do better. Let’s Change the Way We Support Postpartum Mental Health, Moms deserve more than a checklist. Check out this episode on the blog: https://postpartumu.com/does-the-edinburgh-postnatal-depression-scale-really-work-ep-202 KEY TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Why postpartum depression screening is missing the mark02:29 – The truth about the EPDS and why it’s not enough06:18 – When moms do report depression, but nothing changes10:45 – The lack of postpartum mental health training for providers14:25 – The missing tools for real postpartum support18:07 – The danger of using checklists instead of real conversations22:33 – Why trauma often goes undiagnosed in postpartum women24:17 – The big takeaway: How providers can take real action The waitlist for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program is officially open! Be the first to know when this groundbreaking program launches and secure an exclusive discount on registration. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your practice and transform postpartum care—join the waitlist now! https://www.postpartumu.com/waitlistNEXT STEPS: 📩 Join our newsletter for more evidence-based insights and strategies 🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast📱Connect on Instagram!📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness 🎒FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training & Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
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The Critical Role of Fascia in Holistic Postpartum Healing | Anna Rahe EP 201
Send us a textFascia 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 healing. We’re not just scratching the surface here. Anna explains why traditional methods like belly binding worked so well when combined with fascia-focused techniques, how fascia is more fluid than solid, and why that matters for healing. If your postpartum clients are struggling with issues like pelvic floor dysfunction, emotional overwhelm, postpartum depression and even generational trauma, it’s time to explore the vital role fascia and fascia release play in postpartum recovery and care. We’re talking about simple strategies providers like you can integrate this wisdom into your practice.Check out this episode on the blog: https://postpartumu.com/the-critical-role-of-fascia-in-holistic-postpartum-healing-anna-rahe-ep-201/ KEY TIME STAMPS: 00:02: What fascia is and why it’s critical for postpartum recovery.06:46: Misconceptions about fascia and how they’re sabotaging postpartum healing.13:18: How traditional postpartum care used fascia massage and why it’s time to bring it back.20:55: Fascia as a sensory organ: emotional healing, trauma, and the mind-body connection.26:11: Why postpartum is a long-term journey, not just a short recovery period.Connect with Anna Rahe: For the past 25+ years, Anna Rahe has explored a transformative and empowering relationship with fascia, helping people invest in their health, restore vitality, and heal themselves using proprietary tools she developed. As the founder, CEO, and educator of GST Body, Anna has shared her expertise in holistic body care through fascia on a global scale. She has collaborated with top athletes, surgeons, physicians, and celebrities and has been featured in prominent publications such as Shape, Elle, Net-a-Porter, and The Wall Street Journal.Website || The waitlist for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program is officially open! Be the first to know when this groundbreaking program launches and secure an exclusive discount on registration. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your practice and transform postpartum care—join the waitlist now! https://www.postpartumu.com/waitlistNEXT STEPS: 📩 Join our newsletter for more evidence-based insights and strategies 🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast📱Connect on Instagram!📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness 🎒FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training & Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
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Celebrating 200 Episodes! + Bold Predictions for the Future of Postpartum Care EP 200
Send us a textCelebrating 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 postpartum care has come and a vision for what lies ahead. Maranda reflects on her 15-year journey from doula and childbirth educator to a leading advocate for empowering postpartum providers. She shares bold insights into the future of postpartum care, including the rise of “supplements as the new quick fix,” increasing regulation challenges, and the need to preserve real human connection in an increasingly tech-driven world.This episode isn’t just a milestone—it’s a call to action for providers ready to elevate their impact. Whether you’re a doula, midwife, or professional supporting new moms, you’ll walk away with actionable inspiration to help redefine postpartum care. Together, we’re dismantling harmful narratives, amplifying holistic solutions, and creating a future of compassionate, accessible care.Check out this episode on the blog: https://postpartumu.com/celebrating-200-episodes-bold-predictions-for-the-future-of-postpartum-care-ep-200Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter; The Postpartum Provider Press KEY TIME STAMPS: 00:02: Celebrating 200 episodes and reflecting on the journey so far.02:15: The shift from directly supporting moms to empowering postpartum providers.07:00: Predictions for the future of postpartum care, including supplements, regulation, and AI.12:31: Why in-person connection is crucial for postpartum support.15:52: How to advocate for holistic postpartum care and create lasting change.NEXT STEPS: 📩 Join our newsletter for more evidence-based insights and strategies 🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast📱Connect on Instagram!📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness 🎒FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training & Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
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A Safe and Healing Approach to Postpartum Fitness and Strength | Desiree Bartlett EP 199
Send us a textPostpartum 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 with fitness expert and prenatal/postnatal specialist Desi Bartlett to discuss what’s missing in traditional postpartum fitness and why so many programs fall short for moms.From understanding the core's "inner cylinder" to exploring how breath directly impacts the pelvic floor, Desi shares actionable insights for postpartum providers and moms alike. Learn how to create movement practices that heal rather than harm, and why slowing down can lead to faster, more sustainable recovery.If you’re a postpartum provider or mom ready to rethink fitness and rediscover joy in movement, we know you’ll love this conversation. Check out the episode on the blog: https://postpartumu.com/a-safe-and-healing-approach-to-postpartum-fitness-and-strength-desiree-bartlett-ep-199KEY TIME STAMPS: 00:02: Introduction to Desi Bartlett and her expertise in postpartum fitness.02:17: Understanding the “inner cylinder” of the core.06:48: Pelvic floor health and the importance of breathwork.11:22: Critical postpartum fitness adaptations for safe recovery.15:08: Transitioning to perimenopause and menopause movement considerations20:13: How societal pressures harm postpartum recovery and what to do instead.Connect with Desi:Desi Bartlett MS, CPT E-RYT, is passionate about sharing the joy of movement with over 25 years of experience in health and wellness. She holds advanced certifications in yoga, personal training, prenatal and postnatal fitness, and has worked with celebrities like Ashley Tisdale and Kate Hudson. An internationally published author of "Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy" and co-author of "Total Body Beautiful," Desi brings her expertise to Desibodymind.com, offering transformative content for physical and mental well-being. Desi, originally from Chicago and a proud mother of two, n The waitlist for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program is officially open! Be the first to know when this groundbreaking program launches and secure an exclusive discount on registration. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your practice and transform postpartum care—join the waitlist now! https://www.postpartumu.com/waitlistNEXT STEPS: 📩 Join our newsletter for more evidence-based insights and strategies 🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast📱Connect on Instagram!📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness 🎒FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training & Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
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The Truth About Postpartum Weight Loss & The Dangers of "Bouncing Back" EP 198
Send us a textThe 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 supplements, and it’s no secret there's postpartum weight loss threads all over Reddit and other online forums. But we believe these approaches often hurt more than they help and can be incredibly damaging to the mental health of moms around the world.. This episode dives deep into the truth about postpartum weight retention—why it’s a biologically protective mechanism and how stress, hormones, and societal pressures can derail recovery. If you’ve encountered moms frustrated by this narrative and you’re ready for a new more holistic and healthy approach to the conversation around postpartum weight, postpartum body , this episode will be a breath of fresh air for you with tons of clarity, and science backed strategies and perspective shifts. This isn’t about dress sizes—it’s about creating a postpartum care culture that values nourishment, rest, and true health. If you’re a provider ready to ditch harmful weight-centric narratives and shift the conversation toward holistic postpartum healing, this episode is a must-listen.Check out this episode on the blog: KEY TIME STAMPS: 00:02: Exploring the societal pressures around postpartum weight and weight loss timelines. 04:39: The science behind weight retention as a protective biological mechanism. 06:46: Why dieting, calorie-cutting, fasting and intense exercise can backfire for postpartum moms during postpartum recovery. 10:59: The power of language in reframing postpartum health narratives and how providers can replace outdated "postpartum weight loss tips" with more supportive, empowering language.12:31: Practical ways providers can support holistic postpartum healing. 16:33: Understanding the links between stress, hormones, weight retention and postpartum healing. 21:08: Advocacy tips for dismantling harmful societal norms like the “bounce back culture” in postpartum care and focusing on healthier postpartum care.Let’s rewr The waitlist for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program is officially open! Be the first to know when this groundbreaking program launches and secure an exclusive discount on registration. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your practice and transform postpartum care—join the waitlist now! https://www.postpartumu.com/waitlistNEXT STEPS: 📩 Join our newsletter for more evidence-based insights and strategies 🔔Sign up for the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Waitlist👍Rate, REVIEW & share the podcast📱Connect on Instagram!📚Get a Copy of the BOOK: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness 🎒FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit🧠Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training & Additional Courses for Providers & Postpartum Professionals
Top-Ranked Podcast for Postpartum Care Providers in Nutrition + Holistic CareThe 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.Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights, resources, and tools to revolutionize your impact in postpartum wellness and functional nutrition: www.PostpartumU.com/Subscribe.