Postpartum Better | Postpartum Recovery, Sleep Support, Breastfeeding, FTM, Postpartum Depression, Mom Guilt, Identity

Chelsea Barbine INHC, Postpartum Health Coach
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The go-to podcast for moms who want to feel less overwhelmed in the trenches of early motherhood.  ***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ***  You did everything they told you to do. You took the birth class. You built the baby registry. You prepped the nursery, the hospital bag-maybe even printed a checklist or two. But somewhere between the gender guesses and the baby pools, no one prepared you for the most important part: the exhaustion, the mental load, the identity shift—life after birth. If you’re overwhelmed, touched-out, or wondering when you’ll finally feel like yourself again, you’re not alone-and you’re not failing.  You’re in the right place, mama.  Hi, I’m Chelsea Barbine—wife, mom of two under three, postpartum health coach, and the friend who will always ask you to tell me more. I’ve lived two very different postpartum realities.The first? A summer baby who arrived five days past her due date. I had a 9–5 job, full-time childcare, and a calm, two-person household.  The second? A winter baby born six weeks early, 16 days in the NICU, a toddler at home, and a business I wasn’t taking much of a "maternity leave" from.  What I’ve learned is this: the only way to be the mom you want to be is to make sure you’re supported, too.  On a mission to rewrite the postpartum narrative for the collective I’m sharing my “secrets” to better sleep, sanity and self-identity in motherhood. Because truthfully - the health and happiness of the world depends on us! If you’re ready to finally feel at home in your postpartum body… to create rhythms that support your healing, boost your energy, and strengthen your bond with your baby… to make confident decisions without spending hours scrolling for answers… and to reconnect with who you are—without the mom guilt—this podcast is for you. So throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It’s time to Postpartum Better!  Next Steps: Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-better-protocol Coach with me: https://corecarecultivate.com/the-cultivate-crew Grab your Postpartum Playbook: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-playbook Connect with me on IG: @Chelsea.barbine Email me: Chelsea@corecarecultivate.com

  1. 4D AGO

    133. How to Protect and Navigate Your Relationship After Baby with Jaclyn Zeal, LMFT

    Send a text Have you ever finally gotten the baby down… looked at your partner… and wondered, “Will this ever feel easy — or even fun — again?” You love each other. You chose each other. But right now? You’re exhausted. Maybe even a little distant. If you have, first of all — you’re not alone. Postpartum changes everything. Your body. Your sleep. Your identity. Your capacity. And because of that… your intimacy, too. In this episode, Chelsea talks with marriage and family therapist, Jaclyn Zeal. Together, they talk about why intimacy often feels different after baby — and what you can actually do about it. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Connect with Jaclyn Website: https://therapywithjaclyn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithjaclyn Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    50 min

  2. FEB 7

    132. Are Your "People-Pleasing" Habits Sabotaging Your Postpartum? with Leah Andreoni, MA, LMFT, PMH-C

    Send us a text If you’ve always been the “easygoing one,” the helper, the yes-girl… postpartum can feel like the moment where that identity starts to crack.  Suddenly, everyone has opinions. Everyone wants time. And you’re left managing exhaustion, recovery, emotions, and a brand-new mental load—while still worrying about disappointing others. In this episode of Postpartum Better, Chelsea Barbine is joined by perinatal therapist and mom of 2 Leah Andreoni, MA, LMFT, PMH-C - to discuss why boundaries aren’t selfish postpartum—they’re protective, and why people-pleasing can quietly sabotage your recovery, confidence, and nervous system. This conversation is especially for the mom who: Feels guilty saying no—even when she’s exhaustedSays yes to visitors, favors, or conversations she doesn’t have energy forWorries about being “ungrateful” or “difficult”Feels resentful, overstimulated, or depleted but doesn’t know whyDisclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    37 min

  3. JAN 31

    131. Listen to This Before You Open Instagram Again

    Send us a text I don’t know who needs to hear this but… postpartum isn’t your “crashout” season — it’s your comeback season. Lately, I’ve been seeing content that frames postpartum as something to survive through venting, numbing, and “just getting by.” Those moments are real — but they’re not the whole story. In this episode, Chelsea Barbine talks about why postpartum can feel like rock bottom — and how those moments often become the doorway to your breakthrough. Not in a toxic-positivity way.  In a what you surround yourself with actually shapes your recovery way. If postpartum has stretched you…  If it’s shaken you… If you’ve felt yourself changing in ways you didn’t expect… This episode is for you. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    9 min

  4. JAN 24

    130. Are You Breaking Generational Patterns — or Passing Them Down? with Cathy Heller

    Send us a text What if the way you mother has been shaped by things you learned long before you ever became a mom? In this episode, Chelsea Barbine is sitting down with Cathy Heller — renowned teacher, top-ranked podcaster, bestselling author and her personal mentor. You'll learn why your children are here to reflect your growth, your healing, and your capacity to receive more than you ever thought possible. If you’ve ever wondered why certain moments in motherhood feel so triggering… or so healing… this episode will change the way you see yourself — and your child. • Follow Cathy Heller on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/ • Order the Abundant Ever After book: https://www.cathyheller.com/abundant-ever-after-book-1 Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    55 min

  5. JAN 17

    129. The Postpartum Village Didn’t Disappear - It Evolved

    Send us a text If you’ve been feeling disappointed by what “support” looks like after baby, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the most resourced era postpartum moms have ever lived in — and what that actually means for you. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    5 min

  6. JAN 10

    128. The Most Underrated Postpartum Prep (It Isn’t Meal Prep) with Miranda Slaydon

    Send us a text You prepped the freezer. You stocked the diapers. You made a birth plan. And yet… postpartum still feels heavier than you expected. Because here’s the part most moms aren’t told: The most important postpartum prep doesn’t happen in the kitchen. In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Miranda Slaydon, mom of three and certified postpartum doula, for an honest conversation about what actually makes postpartum recovery feel supported — and why preparation looks very different once you’ve lived it. From precipitous births and a foggy second postpartum to her most grounded recovery after baby number three, Miranda shares how community, boundaries, partner support, and environment shaped her healing in ways meal prep never could. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why a “beautiful birth” doesn’t guarantee an easy postpartumThe overlooked role your partner plays in postpartum recoveryHow learning to receive help changes everythingWhy your home environment matters more than most moms realizeThe difference between preparing for birth and preparing for life after birthPostpartum isn’t something you get through — it’s something you’re supported through. And when you stop trying to do it all yourself and start building a team around you, recovery feels entirely different. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    1h 2m

  7. JAN 3

    127. Why the Support That Got You Through Early Postpartum Isn’t Working Anymore

    Send us a text Would you trust your 20-year-old self to give you postpartum advice? Chelsea doesn't think she'd give her younger self that much credit. Yet, one of the most grounding articulations she's recently discovered about motherhood came from something she read ten years ago.   In this episode, you’ll hear: Why postpartum support is rarely randomWhy what worked for you early postpartum might no longer be "working"The rule that she uses daily to support herself through motherhoodIf you’ve been feeling like you’re outgrowing something but don’t know what comes next — this conversation might put words to it. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    10 min

  8. 12/27/2025

    126. 5 Postpartum “Bounce Back” Myths to Let Go Of with Shoshana McNeil

    Send us a text You’re doing everything “right.” You’re moving your body again. You’re trying to eat well. And yet… you don’t feel like yourself. Your body feels unfamiliar. Your confidence feels shaky. And no matter how many times someone tells you “your body just did something amazing,” it doesn’t magically make it easier to look in the mirror. Here’s the truth most moms aren’t told: Postpartum isn’t about getting back to who you were — because that version of you doesn’t exist anymore. In this episode, Chelsea Barbine sits down with Shoshana McNeil, mom of five boys and personal trainer, to break down why bounce-back culture fails moms — and talk about what postpartum recovery actually requires: grace, patience, and rebuilding from the inside out. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why bounce-back expectations create pressure and shameThe identity shift no one prepares moms forWhy postpartum recovery takes time — and why that’s normalHow guilt keeps moms from caring for themselvesThe mindset shift that helps you feel stronger and more confident The truth? When you stop chasing who you were and start building who you’re becoming, everything changes. Disclaimer: The information and stories shared during this episode is intended to offer general guidance and support. However, every individual's health and circumstances are unique. Before making any significant changes, or if you have concerns about your health, it's essential to consult with your healthcare practitioner. Next Steps: Book a call to coach with Chelsea: https://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/bookings/coachwithchelsea Get Your Ticket to the Postpartum Better Expo in King of Prussia, PA on March 21, 2026 Grab my Postpartum Better Protocol: https://postpartumbetter.com/postpartum-better-protocol Connect with me on IG: @postpartumbetter

    50 min
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The go-to podcast for moms who want to feel less overwhelmed in the trenches of early motherhood.  ***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ***  You did everything they told you to do. You took the birth class. You built the baby registry. You prepped the nursery, the hospital bag-maybe even printed a checklist or two. But somewhere between the gender guesses and the baby pools, no one prepared you for the most important part: the exhaustion, the mental load, the identity shift—life after birth. If you’re overwhelmed, touched-out, or wondering when you’ll finally feel like yourself again, you’re not alone-and you’re not failing.  You’re in the right place, mama.  Hi, I’m Chelsea Barbine—wife, mom of two under three, postpartum health coach, and the friend who will always ask you to tell me more. I’ve lived two very different postpartum realities.The first? A summer baby who arrived five days past her due date. I had a 9–5 job, full-time childcare, and a calm, two-person household.  The second? A winter baby born six weeks early, 16 days in the NICU, a toddler at home, and a business I wasn’t taking much of a "maternity leave" from.  What I’ve learned is this: the only way to be the mom you want to be is to make sure you’re supported, too.  On a mission to rewrite the postpartum narrative for the collective I’m sharing my “secrets” to better sleep, sanity and self-identity in motherhood. Because truthfully - the health and happiness of the world depends on us! If you’re ready to finally feel at home in your postpartum body… to create rhythms that support your healing, boost your energy, and strengthen your bond with your baby… to make confident decisions without spending hours scrolling for answers… and to reconnect with who you are—without the mom guilt—this podcast is for you. So throw in that claw clip and grab your Hydrojug. It’s time to Postpartum Better!  Next Steps: Grab my free postpartum better protocol: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-better-protocol Coach with me: https://corecarecultivate.com/the-cultivate-crew Grab your Postpartum Playbook: https://corecarecultivate.com/postpartum-playbook Connect with me on IG: @Chelsea.barbine Email me: Chelsea@corecarecultivate.com

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