Postpartum University® Podcast

By: Maranda Bower Postpartum Nutrition Specialist
  • Summary

  • ** Top Ranking Show in Both Parenting + Nutrition**
    Let's face it, the "healthcare" system doesn't care about your postpartum health. Postpartum depression, anxiety, and autoimmune disease have become normal in motherhood. And it's time to start telling the truth. It's time to get real answers.

    The Postpartum University® Podcast is a place you can get evidence-based information you not only need but deserve. Hosted by Maranda Bower, a biology student turned scientist who's work, education, and a million certifications revolve around all things postpartum. She's the founder of PPU®, bestselling author of Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness, and creator of the only functional nutrition certification program dedicated to the postpartum years. Plus, she's a homesteading mama with 4 wild kids in the middle of nowhere Alaska.

    Join us as we dive into important topics surrounding your body and healing after birth.

    Mamas, take the recovery quiz -> www.PostpartumU.com/Quiz

    Pros, get the 18-page printouts for your clients -> www.PostpartumU.com/Handouts

    Get the Bestselling book -> www.PostpartumU.com/Book

    © 2024 Postpartum University® Podcast
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Episodes
  • EP 184 5 Life Changing Habits of a Thriving Mom
    Oct 1 2024

    Are you struggling to find balance as a busy mom in today’s hectic world? Here are 5 life changing habits all moms needs to experience peace on the daily. Learn to thrive with these powerful habits from prioritizing restorative sleep to setting healthy boundaries and supporting your nervous system. Learn how these foundational practices can help you reclaim your well-being and bring balance to your busy life.

    Check out this episode on the BLOG: https://postpartumu.com/5-life-changing-habits-of-a-thriving-mom-ep-184

    Get the book: Reclaiming Postpartum Wellness on Amazon today!

    Why Listen?

    • The Critical Role of Sleep & Rest: Understand why prioritizing sleep is crucial for energy and mental clarity, and discover realistic and practical strategies to incorporate more sleep and rest into your busy schedule and daily routine.
    • Setting & Following Through on Boundaries: Explore how establishing clear boundaries can protect your peace and enhance your well-being, allowing you to show up as the best version of yourself for your family.
    • Supporting Your Nervous System: Gain insights into nurturing your nervous system to manage stress and prevent burnout and anxiety with practical tips for finding moments of calm amidst the chaos of motherhood.
    • Integrating Habits into Daily Life: Find out how to weave these habits into your everyday routine, making them a natural part of your life instead of just another task or to do list item.


    What's In It For You?
    This episode equips you with practical strategies to enhance your well-being as a mom while managing the demands of family life. By embracing the five essential habits discussed, you’ll boost your mental and emotional health, creating a more harmonious and nurturing environment for both you and your children. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking to thrive in motherhood, this conversation offers real, actionable insights that can transform your daily life and empower you on your parenting journey.

    Tune In Now

    Don’t miss this essential episode packed with crucial health information and practical advice. Visit www.postpartumu.com for more details and join us next week for more empowering content. If you found today’s episode helpful, please leave a review and share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and refine our content. Thank you for your support!

    Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
    18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support.

    • Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
    • Come hang out with us on Instagram!

    Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?

    • Learn about the Postpartum University Professional All Access Pass
    • Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program
    • Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herb...
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    30 mins
  • EP 183 Misconceptions of Postpartum Nutrition
    Sep 24 2024

    What if the key to healing your postpartum struggles lies in what you're eating? In this episode of the Postpartum University podcast, Maranda Bower unpacks the transformative power of nutrition during the postpartum years. We're not just talking about the immediate aftermath of childbirth—Miranda dives deep into misconceptions and myths about postpartum healing and nutrition including how modern diets often miss the mark. Maranda reveals the root causes behind many common postpartum and hormonal issues and will help you learn how your body's significant changes post-birth—from your nervous system to your digestive system—demand a different nutritional approach.

    Check out this episode on the blog: https://postpartumu.com/misconceptions-of-postpartum-nutrition-ep-183

    Why Listen?

    Understanding Postpartum Nutrition: Discover the crucial role that nutrition plays in your recovery and overall health during the postpartum years and beyond.
    Breaking Stigmas: Gain insight into the common misconceptions surrounding postpartum nutrition and learn how to nourish your body effectively.
    Long-term Wellness: Understand how the physical changes post-birth impact your nutrient absorption and hormone balance, and why it’s essential to maintain a nutrient-rich diet.
    Practical Tips and Recipes: Get actionable advice on simple, nutrient-dense meals that can kickstart your postpartum recovery and improve your overall well-being.

    What’s In It for You?

    This episode dives deep into the often-overlooked importance of nutrition for postpartum recovery. Maranda's insights challenge conventional wisdom, providing a fresh perspective on what it means to support your body after childbirth. Whether you're a new mom, seasoned parent or healthcare provider and grapple with or help your patients with mood swings, weight issues, hormone imbalances, gut health troubles, lingering postpartum depression and anxiety, gassiness, bloating and hair loss, this episode is a must-listen.

    Exciting Announcement
    We are thrilled to announce the 10th launch of the Postpartum University Certification Program! We provide in-depth training and certification for postpartum professionals, enhancing their ability to support new mothers effectively.

    Tune In Now

    Don’t miss this essential episode packed with crucial health information and practical advice. Visit www.postpartumu.com for more details and join us next week for more empowering content. If you found today’s episode helpful, please leave a review and share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and refine our content. Thank you for your support!

    Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
    18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support.

    • Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
    • Come hang out with us on Instagram!

    Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?

    • Learn about the Postpartum University Professional All Access Pass
    • Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program
    • Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herb...
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    17 mins
  • EP 182 Honoring Ancestral Wisdom; The Power of La Cuarentena in Modern Healing with Pānquetzani
    Sep 17 2024

    What if traditional healing practices could transform your postpartum experience? In this episode of the Postpartum University podcast, Maranda Bower sits down with Panquetzani, the founder of Indigimama. Panquetzani brings ancient wisdom from her Mesoamerican heritage to light, discussing traditional healing practices that offer profound support during postpartum recovery. Dive into this conversation to explore how these practices address not just the body, but the mind and spirit, and learn how you can integrate these ancient traditions into your own healing journey.

    Check out this episode on the blog: https://postpartumu.com/honoring-ancestral-wisdom-the-power-of-la-cuarentena-in-modern-healing-with-panquetzani-ep-182

    Why Listen?

    • Understanding Traditional Wisdom: Gain knowledge about ancient postpartum practices and how they support overall well-being beyond just physical recovery.
    • Holistic Healing: Learn about comprehensive approaches to postpartum care that include mental, emotional, and spiritual support.
    • Community and Support: Discover the importance of community in healing and how to foster a supportive environment for new mothers.
    • Respectful Integration: Get guidance on how to integrate indigenous practices into your own life or practice without cultural appropriation.

    What’s In It for You?

    This episode offers a deep dive into ancient Mesoamerican healing practices that are often overlooked in modern postpartum care. Panquetzani’s insights bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary needs, providing valuable perspectives on holistic wellness. Whether you are a postpartum mother, a healthcare provider, or simply curious about integrating cultural wisdom into your life, this conversation will expand your understanding and offer practical tools for healing.

    Connect with Panquetzani
    Panquetzani "Pahn-KETS-ah-nee" breathes life into ancestral traditions, offering time-tested wellness practices inspired by Mesoamerican medicine and Mexican folk healing. Using inherited Indigenous knowledge from her Valley of Mexico and Northern Mexican lineages, Panquetzani has dedicated herself to healing la matriz and disseminating Indigenous wellness

    Tune In Now

    Don’t miss this essential episode packed with crucial health information and practical advice. Visit www.postpartumu.com for more details and join us next week for more empowering content. If you found today’s episode helpful, please leave a review and share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and refine our content. Thank you for your support!

    Grab your FREE Provider's Postpartum Nutrition Toolkit
    18 pages of PDF handouts that serve as your comprehensive resource for delivering whole-body nutrition care and achieving better health outcomes for the families you support.

    • Learn what your symptoms really mean with our Postpartum Health Assessment
    • Come hang out with us on Instagram!

    Feeling inspired and ready to learn more about how you can actively revolutionize postpartum care?

    • Learn about the Postpartum University Professional All Access Pass
    • Stay in the loop about the Postpartum Nutrition Certification Program
    • Check out our courses in Postpartum Mental Health, Postpartum Nutrition, and Herb...
    Show more Show less
    31 mins

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