Depths of Motherhood

Danielle Catherine

This podcast was birthed to explore the real and often unspoken experiences we meet on the journey into and through motherhood. It honours the quiet power we carry as mothers of the earth and the healing that becomes possible when we gather in a safe space to be curious, honest, and human. www.danielle-catherine.com

  1. Postpartum Steaming: Heal, Replenish, Energize with Julia Demillones Moore, Founder of Moonbeam Steams Ep118

    05/24/2025

    Postpartum Steaming: Heal, Replenish, Energize with Julia Demillones Moore, Founder of Moonbeam Steams Ep118

    Have you ever wondered if there’s more to postpartum care than simply “getting back to normal”? What if the path to healing wasn’t about bouncing back but coming home to your body, womb, and rhythm? In this episode, I sit down with Julia Demillones Moore, mother, herbalist, and founder of Moonbeam Steams. She’s a women’s health advocate who came into this work through her own struggles with painful periods, hormonal imbalance, and postpartum depletion. In reconnecting with the ancient practice of vaginal steaming, rooted in her Filipino lineage, she found a path of profound healing—and now shares that wisdom with others. FREE PDF FOR YONI STEAMING Together, we explore the three stages of postpartum steaming: The Immediate Postpartum, within the first 30 days—supporting the release of fluids, cleansing the uterus, and helping the body rest and repair.The Early Postpartum, from 1 month to a year—focused on rebuilding the body’s reserves, strengthening the womb, and restoring moisture and vitality. And the Later Postpartum, which can be months or even years after birth, supporting circulation, energy, and emotional integration. Because it’s never too late to care for your womb. We also talk about: When it’s safe to begin steaming—whether you’ve had a vaginal birth, cesarean, tearing, or episiotomy Herbs that support the womb, nervous system, and postpartum healing—like plantain, marshmallow root, nettle, yarrow, rose, and chamomile How steaming can be introduced around week 38 of pregnancy to help prepare the body for laborAnd how this practice can gently support trauma healing and emotional processing in the months and years after birthConnect with Julia Moonbeam Steams | Holistic Womb Wellness & Vaginal Steaming Julia 🌿 | Hormone Balance | Fertility | Painful Periods (@moonbeamsteams) • Instagram photos and videos Connect with Danielle: ⁠danielle-catherine.com⁠Instagram: ⁠@depthsofmotherhood⁠ | ⁠@womenscircleonline⁠

    43 min
  2. Scar Tissue as a Pillar of Health – Episiotomy Care, Cesarean, and Sex Postpartum with Ellen Heed l Ep 116

    04/30/2025

    Scar Tissue as a Pillar of Health – Episiotomy Care, Cesarean, and Sex Postpartum with Ellen Heed l Ep 116

    In this powerful episode, I sit down with somatic educator and STREAM founder Ellen Heed to explore a topic often overlooked in healthcare—scar tissue. Far from being a minor footnote in our healing journey, scar tissue can hold physical, emotional, and energetic imprints that shape our relationship with our bodies. Ellen shares her vast knowledge from decades of work in somatics, anatomy, sexology, and trauma-informed care. We speak about the silent impact of unaddressed scar tissue after birth—be it episiotomy, cesarean, or internal tearing—and how we can begin to re-establish trust and intimacy with our bodies. In this conversation, we cover: Why scar tissue is a foundational pillar of health The long-term impact of unacknowledged trauma and birth interventions The body’s innate intelligence and the importance of uninterrupted healing time Castor oil as a gentle and effective anti-inflammatory support Cervical scar tissue and its link to interventions like the morning-after pill How media and pornography shape distorted views of the body and sexuality Reclaiming the uniqueness of our bodies through curiosity and touch Why vagus nerve awareness is essential in trauma resolution The need to move beyond reductionist models of healthcare If you're a birth worker, bodyworker, sex educator—or simply someone wanting to feel more at home in your body—this is a conversation not to miss. ✨ Learn more about Ellen’s STREAM Certification for practitioners here: www.scartissueremediation.com/stream-certification @Ellenheed Connect with Danielle 🌀 Instagram:⁠ @depthsofmotherhood⁠ 🌐 Website:⁠ danielle-catherine.com

    49 min

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This podcast was birthed to explore the real and often unspoken experiences we meet on the journey into and through motherhood. It honours the quiet power we carry as mothers of the earth and the healing that becomes possible when we gather in a safe space to be curious, honest, and human. www.danielle-catherine.com